I do believe that it does start in the home. Really everyone should work together instead of pointing fingers at each other. I guess that doesnt happen in reality. I agree that parents shouldnt treat their kids as "friends" but I dont necessarily believe that a parent should be "strict". I think balance is the most important thing and being supportive. Plus boundaries are crucial. I think extremes sometimes have a way of backfiring though. Maybe I was one of those kids that had pushover parents but I think they did a great job and it didnt stop me from going on to college and finishing. It taught my h.s. counselor who told me that I would probably never have the option of going on as far as I did.
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