Well, I was strict with my own children....especially their behavior in public. I haven't changed my thinking on that, either. Hate to see kids really act up badly and parents not control them. Since this has been an on-going problem between you & W, there needs to be some sort of compromise on how to discipline b/c you'll have young children for a few years yet.
Maybe you all could do something else together that wouldn't put so much attention on how the kids were acting. Sounds like they need to have a place they can use up a lot of energy. Another thought, they may be trying to get your attention. But as you've stated, this has been a problem in the past. Do they really get out of hand in public or do you think you may expect too much? Does your W think they act badly or does she just not believe they should be made to mind? How do the kids act when it's just you and W isn't around?
Great job on the new clothes! And, wife noticed.....
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
