04-29-2002, 01:24 AM
Kids, in general, these days have too many freedoms and too many "rights". They are, for the most part, not expected to behave properly. The "experts" say to give them freedom, be their "friend", not their parent, don't discipline, etc.
My son is pretty much well-behaved everywhere EXCEPT at home...and that's mostly because he knows I will not tolerate being embarrassed by him and would not hesitate to take him home.
I just finished reading a great book, "Back in Control -- How to Get Your Children to Behave" by Gregory Bodenhamer. It deals with how kids have gone downhill recently and gives interesting theories and insights as to WHY. It also gives ways to get back in control. It was very interesting...even if it doesn't really have anything to do with this thread.
My son is pretty much well-behaved everywhere EXCEPT at home...and that's mostly because he knows I will not tolerate being embarrassed by him and would not hesitate to take him home.
I just finished reading a great book, "Back in Control -- How to Get Your Children to Behave" by Gregory Bodenhamer. It deals with how kids have gone downhill recently and gives interesting theories and insights as to WHY. It also gives ways to get back in control. It was very interesting...even if it doesn't really have anything to do with this thread.