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"Strict" is pretty wide brush that doesn't really describe any parenting technique in any helpful way. Do you use corporal punishment? How much? For what infractions? When is it appropriate to show compassion? How many activities per week?
I don't have answers for these questions but I do know that successful parenting takes consistency and inherent personal decency. The kind of parenting she's extolling takes incredible resolve and discipline: a true sense of fairness. Without these qualities, a "strict" parent can easily become an abuser.
So when I hear another parent brag about how strict they are, I don't automatically assume they're a great parent. It's something to aim for to be sure but the proof is in the pudding.
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