• The strict parenting rule my sons hated – but now thank me for

    The strict parenting rule my sons hated – but now thank me for
    When my two sons were growing up, I’ll admit I absolutely loved it when another parent, teacher or even a relative complimented me, and them, of course, on their courtesy and politeness. It matters, and as my mum and grandma used to remind me when I was young, it also costs nothing.Both our boys have always shown good manners, but it’s one thing them saying thank you to us for a treat or a present; quite another to be thanked by them for the times when we were pretty strict – a

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