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Shani, if I had gone to military school, they would have sent me home in 2 days. I always ask why. If my question is met with the answer "because I said so" then I don't give a fuck who you are, I'm not doing it. Why is a great question and helps you learn. When I tell someone here to do something sure I'm an asshole about it, but I always say why I want it done that way.
Now, when it comes to kids I take the same stance. I think that if you take the time to explain to you kids why you say to do something it only strenghtens your bond and encourages an openness between the parent and child. That isn't saying you can't discipline them but to just be a dictator only causes rifts between children and parents.
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