Originally Posted by
tony_merlino
It wouldn't be fair to them to change the rules on them at this point. This is MY thing, not theirs - they shouldn't have to suffer for my quirks. Besides, what would I do? Tell them they have to drop out of activities at school? Come back by themselves 11PM? My area is reasonably safe, but only by urban standards - I am only a couple of miles from Newark. Anyway, I've never been a "my way or the highway" kind of parent, and I'm blessed with two responsible, decent kids. I can live with things as they are for a few more years.
As a parent, I agree with your approach. My child is a bit older than your two and has turned out just fine, in fact a lot better than myself at the same age.