Hey @kidtubu, I saw your article on the Voluntaryism Facebook page. It's difficult to determine what rights parents have "over" their children (in a manner of speaking) from a voluntaryist perspective.
We don't own or rule over our children. We are more like custodians or guides. And I think a guiding hand of discipline is what a voluntaryist parent needs to take. Rather than focusing on punishment, one should focus on teaching. Granted, I'm not sure how that would play out with infants and toddlers who may be too young to understand that sort of lesson.
I'm sure I'll have more concrete thoughts on this subject in a few years when my wife and I start having kids. But for now I hope my input has been at least somewhat valuable.
I agree with this comment. We try to keep the voluntaryism with our kids as much as possible but its almost impossible in some cases. Especially when they are young. We educated them on many topics especially freedom, politics, economics, and the importance of standing up for what they believe in. We teach them any trade work we can. My husband is a mason and I dabble in many things from foraging, making medicines, healing, to sewing and crocheting. I have to argue with my father on many topics as he is a full blooded democrat. My kids learn to argue the same points. Education is definitely key to raising valuntarist kids but you can't just ignore discipline. Kids are unable to make all the best decisions until they show that they can.
Keep doing your best and just make sure they are healthy and safe and they keep learning. Good job!!
Thanks for the reply, I try teaching the older one but the younger has a rebellious streak (which I respect), but sometimes he just comes off as bratty.