Every time I see an allowance and chores related discussion pop up, I get the feeling that a lot of parents are unbelievably uncomfortable with the concept of d

Every time I see an allowance and chores related discussion pop up, I get the feeling that a lot of parents are unbelievably uncomfortable with the concept of discipline, consequences, and instilling responsibility. Like asking their kid to wash the dishes twice a week, and applying appropriate punishment until the chores are done is ruining some golden childhood or something.