Just for the record, I was taking what I read literaly which is why I wrote my reply the way I did.

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All though our marriage he let our children disrespect me, yell at me, etc and did not intervene even when I asked and explained why he needed to not allow this behavior. None of my kids respect me and I have done so much and supported them so much-I am not perfect but they were never abused by me-instead, I loved, supported, and encouraged them.


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Sounds from the words that the husband was expected to do this training in the marriage.....not her......but that was only from the words I read....not knowing anything more than that. I believe that I am as responsible for teaching respect as my husband & yes, I believe that behavior of both parents is the best teacher, but they also have to be taught from the beginning what bahavior is acceptable & what isn't.

I would never leave everything up to a husband because I am an equal part of a marriage or all counts....whether it be daughter or sons.

Just my .02 cents also,
Debbie