We are working on first time obedience at our house.  I'm constantly amazed at the number of people who will argue with their children.  Last week we were at a playland when we witnessed such an event.  A woman was ready to go home but her three year old was not.  Here was the conversation:

Mom: Time to go

Girl: wahhhhhhhh

Mom: I'm not going to let you do this to me!

Girl: wahhhhhhh

Mom: I'm not going to let you do this to me!

Girl: wahhhhhhhh

Mom: I'm not going to let you do this to me!

Girl: wahhhhhhh

After some more screaming by both parties and mom telling the three year old how selfish she was, they left with mom fuming. 

It was an ugly scene, but certianly not unusual.  It happens all the time.  My kids are not perfect, but they know if you make a scene once, don't expect to come back! 

I'm wondering, if more parents inforced a zero tolerance policy at home, would it be necessary to have one in the schools?  I mean, if you give them a second chance, a third chance, a forth chance, etc, why should they listen to you , teachers, or anyone the first time?   Kids need clear boundries.  They need to know their are clear absolute rights and wrongs. 

Just a thought........