> The goal of parenting, so, should be to offer a safe environment for kids to become who they are and want to to become no matter what that is. Even if what t

> The goal of parenting, so, should be to offer a safe environment for kids to become who they are and want to to become no matter what that is. Even if what they want is to become a drug addict felon? A mentally ill teenager does not know what is best for them. The parents job is to help their kids grow into happy, healthy members of society. The existence of rules does not preclude kids developing their own personality.