As I mature as a parent, I am coming to like this guy more and more.  John Rosemond espouses “traditional parenting” which includes pretty heavy discipline (according to modern definitions) and making sure a child understands who their authority figure is.  It is basically the same approach that many of us grew up with.  He says that this message limits confusion, and that the child is actually a better balanced human being because they know their boundaries.  On his website, he published a Bill of Rights for children that is a must-read.  Even if you don’t agree, this piece will help you develop more clarity on your own parenting philosophies, and possibly make you wonder about ideas that you had not thought of.

Check out this Bill of Rights.  John Rosemond’s approach may not work for you, but it will certainly make you think, and in this game, that is half of the battle.