This is (IMHO) a very good approach. Most parents don't realize how little control they actually have over their kids' lives. If a parent doesn't provide a con

This is (IMHO) a very good approach. Most parents don't realize how little control they actually have over their kids' lives. If a parent doesn't provide a consequence-free communication channel with a child, the child will quickly learn that communication leads to punishment and will refuse to communicate.