Dear Queenie,
My husband never says “no” to our children or corrects them when they do something wrong. He says I’m bad for expecting them to behave themselves and treat us with respect, and for scolding them and even punishing them when they don’t.
Queenie, who is right here?—Strict mother
Dear Mother,
You are.
It is both parents’ job to teach their children right from wrong, and your husband should be backing you up in doing so, not trying to undermine your efforts. But you should be careful not to be overly strict with your children, as this might lead them to rebel as they grow older.
