I feel good about my ability to teach and to parent. I have also run a company and dealt with teaching many employees. I make posts like this to have great discussions. Not really for advice. Although I do learn a lot always. 

DesertDave

You don't need any advice! Sounds like you are doing great man!

Shugard

alter_native

Tough love or compassionate teacher? What actually works?

Great comment. Thank you. Most parents don't believe me when I say this but I pretty much have never punished my kids. They are 16 And 17 now. I remember putting my son in time out once. Not to say I didn't make it clear what I expected of them without yelling. The key was I was very clear and consistent.  And they respected me so they wanted to do right by me. I also  always showed them respect and explained things thoroughly so they didn't really ever misbehave. It sounds unrealistic maybe. That's how I remember it though. 