It is difficult to prove yourself reliable when people are required to wait for you.
Children are best corrected to the point of their understanding, not to the extent of a parent's frustration.
Arrogance cometh before reality.
The most staunchly determined are but quitters of the right things.
Train children to bear responsibility as you would train them to build muscle. Add what they can handle, then prepare them for more.
There is nothing more dangerous than a lazy parent.