Children need discipline that hurts a little so that they will remember the lesson later. If parents provide a good environment, children will pretty much raise themselves. The parent's role is like that of a teacher who is preparing the child for a final exam called life. Childhood is so short that parents should do everything to make it a happy time. Whether we like it or not, children have the last word about what they will or won't do.
Children first have to learn that the parent is boss.
Too many children today talk back to their parents when they should just quietly obey them. If we want children to respect us, we must first treat them with respect. You can never do too much for your child if it comes from genuine love. I often have to call my child more than once to get her or him out of bed in the morning. I have to constantly stay on top of my child to get things done.