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I'm a parent of a couple young -uns and I say "SCREW THE VILLAGE!" That quote was Hillary Clinton talking about ancient african villages and had mostly to do with how to handle the problem of fathers in Africa who were absent b/c they were off hunting monkeys and anything that did NOT involve the kids, etc. end rant...
I say, it is enough that YOU are there and that you feel the (correct) way that you do about teaching your children personal responsibility. Give yourself some credit and your kids too. You are teaching them the righ way to be and I'm sure they are internalizing it too - give them credit where due = positive reinforcement. The most important thing my parents did - and sounds like you are doing it too - is to reward me with trust and responsibility for acting in an adult and correct manner. This helped me become mature and independant while still in High School and is largely responsible for my success today. Give them priviledges (like rides and tv) if they act like adults and withdraw the priveledges if they do not act correctly. Trust them and let them make mistakes and they will grow and make you proud. Don't underestimate your input. YOu are doing all you can and it is the right and honorable thing to do...
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