The goal for effective parenting is to have children who are responsible, cooperative, and able to make healthy decisions, in a modern society that gives extensive choices. You can have a closer, happier, and more connected family that enjoys being together in a cooperative, loving environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute.
Parent-Child relationships can be the most difficult and the most rewarding experiences of our lifetime. While it is a common complaint that children do not come with an instruction manual, there are effective means of improving relationships without rewards or punishments that can improve behavior as well.