Thanks, Bart. I think I see the pendulum swinging back. Kids in my generation let their kids get away with more than they did. The grandchildren got away with more than that. Now their children are starting to show signs of tightening up.
But sometimes the magic works. I have a niece; full-time mom, four kids; they are delightful to be with (and I hate kids). Furthermore, I firmly believe they've never even seen time out, much less the palm of mommy's hand. So it can be done.
Ole
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