I do believe that children need much more responsibility. If they are taught ta be responsible, they don't git into as much trouble. My whole family thought I was way too tough on my kids but they are the strongest, & most reliable in the family. Even the 19 yr old (my late in life baby) is known around town for how well he mows lawns & what a hard worker he is. He is payin' for his own college w/ lawn mowin' money. (That's a lot o' lawns!)