I'm not sure I would go as far as to call parents who use it lazy but will agree that it shouldn't be a substitute for good parenting. I can see how this would appeal to a busy parent but that is the point. Too many parents spend their time at work or doing other things rather than watching their kids and enforcing the rules. My parents didn't need a timer to control my activities and I don't for my kids either.
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