Parenting is tough and your insights really hit home. Finding the right mix of love and rules in today's fast world is so important. Your experience with your dad's strictness though tough at the time clearly shaped your success. Now as a mom you're nailing that balance between rules and understanding.

You are spot on about the negatives of being too strict especially emotional blackmailing. It is awesome how you have learned from your past to avoid those pitfalls. Your commitment to positive relationships and well being is truly inspiring. Keep up the good work your kids are lucky to have such a caring and wise mom 💖🌟