Parenting sure is tough, isn't it? My dad was tough with his kids. I'm not quite as strict! 
Parenting is the process of promoting and supporting physical, emotional, and social development of a child. Based on that alone I'd agree with you!
It sure is a tough balance sometimes! You want to be compassionate, patient and caring, but you also have to be stern. We're raising the future! Do you agree?
I do! The most common caretakers are, of course, the biological parents but sometimes it's a relative or an older sibling. I wonder if that causes differences in development
That's a great question! I'm sure it must in some aspects! Parenting can also be confusing. Do you know of any resources for parents?
friend. Governments and society may also have a role in child-rearing. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent or non-blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised in foster care, or placed in an orphanage. Parenting skills vary, and a parent or surrogate with good parenting skills may be referred to as a "good parent".
Parenting styles vary by historical time period, race/ethnicity, social class, and other social features. Additionally, research
example, progressives want the government to make sure that the citizens are protected and assisted to achieve their potential. This might take the form of tough environmental regulations or healthcare assistance.
The model is also consistent with slow parenting in that children are encouraged to explore the world for themselves. They have to learn to face the risks that nature presents. Although slow parenting might go further and reduce the level of protection offered by parents, it would not advocate withholding it entirely.
See also.
- Strict father model