You just managed to piss me off. I'm not a democrat and I don't see what that has to do with anything. That's offensive, because you just said that my son is going to grow up to be a half-wit follower who can't think for himself.
You read in to my posts, missing the point that my son was making excuses and trying to remain the baby I made him in to. Seeing the error of my ways, I posted this thread to see if anyone had some options for me other than threats, lies and heavy handed discipline. Too make him see that he can't do that and correct the behavior is much more effective than demanding he do as I say simply because I said so.
The TV was placed there last year because I am fed up with watching cartoons. He only really watches it about an hour or so a day. No TV in the morning, none at bed time.
Going to bed at 10 pm allows him the time to get everything he has to do done and still sleep 8-10 hours a night. I have worked weird hours and swing shifts for their entire lives. Going to bed at 10 pm is a much better alternative than going to bed at 8 at a sitter, getting up at 2 am to drive home then getting up earlier than necessary to eat, bathe, do homework and get dressed for school.
I've been told I'm a very strict parent and won't think twice about a good ol' fashioned whoopin', if I feel its necessary. I'm pretty old school when it comes to manners, discipline and NOT giving my kids 1000's of dollars in toys and crap.
Have a nice day, turd cutter.