The Proper Way to Raise a Child

When my daughter was little, naturally I gave her naps, made her go to bed early, and, since I was going to be the best mother in the world, I also raised her exclusively on health foods.

Before she was even born, someone I valued had told me to be sure to teach her right from wrong, not like all these other modern parents, and, by golly, I did. My wish was her every command.

Recently there is a three-year old boy I heard the most dreadful things about.

He was allowed to go to bed whenever he wanted. He watched TV sometimes until 1 a.m., and he would tell his parents, “It’s okay. You can go to bed now.