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80% of success in parenting is simply showing up. Be there when they need you around to set an example and set reasonable limits. Be there for the band concerts ball games and swim meets. Be there to stand in the gap when some rotten kid is attempting to lure yours down the rabbit hole. It does require significant time and commitment but an iron fist is simply not needed in most cases. I allowed our kids to fail at something they were not suited for or didn't really apply themselves and told them "Hey everyone screws up sometimes, it's part of being human. So now what?"
Also... get control of them while you are still bigger than they are. Once they hit 15 it's too late.
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