I think so, too, Aquinas.

I have never derived a moment's enjoyment from imposing my will on my DD. Even when my heart as a parent told me that it was necessary.

She's a kid that is so risk-averse that she often requires fairly firm push-parenting. I hate doing it, and I never ever force her to do things that I don't think SHE will value just because we do.


Schrödinger's cat walks into a bar. And doesn't.