Don't agree whatsoever on "no spanking = lack of respect for authority". You can discipline without physically abusing your children and still end up with kids that respect authority. Lack of spanking should never equate to lack of discipline.
Parents need to take responsibility. Just as your pets don't come to you knowing all the rules, neither do your children. It's your JOB as their parents to teach them, not let them run amok and do whatever they want cuz you're afraid they won't like you or cuz you're too lazy to get off your butt to deal with them.
Therein lies the problem. Parents without respect and responsibility can't possibly teach their kids those values.
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