Adequate Parents

Have you ever wondered why it happens that some have everything while others have nothing or much less? That’s why some families live in harmony, in an atmosphere of love and understanding, while others find themselves in constant conflict. Why do some parents earn the respect of their children, who trust them with their secrets and share their innermost thoughts, while other moms and dads only provoke irritation and a dull ache? Is there a way to distinguish genuine care from hyper-control, and reasonable discipline from authoritarianism?