Not enough "baby daddy" take responsibility now. So you have a single mom that is so worn out she just tries to survive. So the word
no isn't backed up.. I know that is no excuse but from my observation I don't know how these single mothers do it.
I had three kids and a husband that would only have to give the kids a
"LOOK" and the problems if any when he was home, disappeared.....God I hated it when he went to work......LOL I was the disciplinarian and Dad was GOD, I don't remember him having to spank the kids....just the
look.......
As FD says about his grandfather, thats the ideal way but those days are gone.
I was raised that way also. You shared your day at supper time, and you also knew that daddy has had a long tiresome day and you just behaved or else...or else what? the
LOOK ... I didnt' know...but I did not want to disappoint my dad....now mom was a different story...........God rest her soul... Sorry Mom