Billy, I never wanted to do my homework, and because I didn't need to, my parents didn't make me. In the 70s there was no differentiation. If you'd finished your work you read your book. The result is that I still don't do anything that requires much effort, particularly if it doesn't inspire me. I am not good employee material.
Good parenting involves helping your children learn how to learn, how to rise to a challenge and yes, making them do things they don't want to do (like homework, making their bed and the dishes). I'm sorry you don't like your parents, but if they'd allowed you to do nothing would you be happier as a Walmart door greeter or with what you're doing now?
