10-06-2010, 08:58 PM
Actually Genz, I think kids are quite naturally cruel and can go far in misconduct, which is why it definitely IS the parents' duty (and consequent fault) to educate and punish accordingly (which also means explaining why it's wrong)... It's the old story of "Do unto others as you'd like to be done to..." or something like that. You can't earn people's respect if you don't start respecting them. Unfortunately, being meek and mild and gentle and kind, isn't always met with respect...