You know, the only defense a parent has for a delinquent child is to warn them of how their actions will screw them up for the rest of their lives. Can't hit 'em, assault or child abuse. Can't lock 'em up, abuse and infringement on their rights.
This may sound off, but my child only has rights as long as they stay unexploited. The moment she starts to stray is the precise moment I'm shuttin' her down.
It hasn't happened with my daughter for many reasons, more of them a credit to the person she is rather than my parenting skills.
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