@Psata82 (re post #14): Yes, I believe many really do. Perhaps this results from a contemporary American society where parents appear to be far more concerned with their children “liking” them than with being their children’s teachers, mentors, role models, and constructive critics. Perhaps this is why every kid on the soccer field – skillful or inept, motivated or indifferent, cooperative or recalcitrant – receives the same gold medal. Successful and enduring parenthood is NOT a popularity contest (IMHO).