[conservative physics]

You miss the point, they are compliant because I made them that way from the time they were born. My daughter had a stubborn streak a mile long from the time she was born, but I broke her of that before she was 2.

Most parents don't realize the mistake they've made until it's too late and their kids are teenagers and laugh at their feeble attempts to correct and control them.

If your children do not fear you, you have done something wrong.

[Gabz]

If your children do not fear you, you have done something wrong.

I disagree...........if they do not respect you, you have done something wrong. There is a vast difference between fear and respect.

[Politicalmom]

YOU miss the point. Not all children are the same.

My oldest child is bi-polar. I have struggled with him from the time he was a year old. The ONLY thing he has ever been afraid of was a cold shower. I had to reserve that for the big issues. He doesn't care about anything. Literally. Think about that. No motivators work. Spanking didn't work. If I wanted him in time out, I would have to sit on him to make him stay.

I am just thankful that after all my struggles he, and my girls are excelling in school, and that I get compliments on my their behavior when someone takes them out. I guess I, the rotten parent by your standards, will have to make do with that.

Just thank God you have "normal" children. Perhaps a trifle less arrogance might be in order.