[Margaret Pilkington]

There have to be boundaries in all areas of life. If boundaries are not set and maintained then where does this leave young adults when they join the real world?
We have to let children know from a young age that there are consequences to all actions.
I think that much of the lack of discipline in life stems from parents who do not set boundaries.....or let children overstep boundaries.
Children really do NEED to have clear behavioural objectives explained to them.
They actually need the firm borders of discipline. This is the foundation on which their life is going to be built. You would never build a house without putting down firm foundations.

My father was very strict, but the rules were explained and if you broke the rules and were found out then you knew what the consequences were. My father was also very fair....he would give you a chance to explain, but on the understanding that you would still get what was coming. There were seven of us at home and anything less than this approach would not have been workable.