Another thought...it's not really about discipline so much as it is setting boundaries and meaning what you say. Haven't we all seen that mom screeching at unruly kids, threatening to not take them to McDonald's if they keep it, but mom has no intention of not taking them and they know it! We say no and we mean no and I never go back on a word with my 2 year old which has resulted in some pretty hefty tantrums at first, but he is learning and it works. My mom was stubborn and as kids we knew her word was good. I'll never forget losing privileges to watch Wizard of Oz on TV when I was 5 ( this would be 1982 folks, before vcr's & netflix). I was devestated, but what a lesson to mind mom's word. You don't need to spank or be a tyrant, just don't be a lame parent with lazy rules.

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