Originally Posted by 257wbymag
And having 2 parents that back each other up helps too. I can’t stand one parent saying one thing and kid appealing to the other parent and getting a different answer. We rule together at my house


This. Even if you don't exactly agree, you MUST stand united. Once a child sees that he/she can play parents against each other, it will happen. When children learn that mom and dad will bust that tail and not think twice about it, the child rearing gets a little easier.