[kretzklan]

I have one bio and 2 adopted. There is no parenting difference for us - the rules are the rules are the rules. Did we institute a little more structure when our kiddos came home (at 6 and 7) - yep...but they have earned the rights to have those other priveleges - just like our oldest. All my friends think I am strict - but the measure for me is that people in public tell me my children are well-behaved and enjoyable. We are not raising children - we are raising future adults...what you teach them now will dictate how they will live later. OP - you are doing a service to your child. What wonderful lessons he is learning at a young age! Cheers!