1. Only be strict about shit that matters. I always preferred my kids to go to a party and get drunk and then call me to pick them up, than for them to go to a party get drunk and then drive home. I'd rather my kids use protection when having sex, than risk pregnancy and STD's.
2. Punishments should be about teaching. Spanking does NOT fucking teach a kid anything except to get away with it next time.
2. Punishments should be about teaching. Spanking does NOT fucking teach a kid anything except to get away with it next time.
"Tradition" is just a word people use to make themselves feel better about being an asshole.