There are many frustrated parents today who resort to giving their kids everything they want because they don't have the time or strength of will to give them what they really need."  Wayne Rice, well-known author of Cleared for Takeoff.

Why do we as parents do what we don't want to do?

• Overindulging your kids is not always done on purpose. Sometimes it is done to avoid confrontation or conflict. Maybe you fear rejection.
• Overworked parents also are prone to giving in to demands to avoid the wearying hassle.

Studies show parents who keep setting boundaries make a huge difference in their child's life. In other words, "parenting works," even for teens, says Alanna Levine, a pediatrician in Tappan, N.Y., and spokeswoman for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

I certainly agree! Let's look at the benefits to setting boundaries?

• Probably the most obvious benefit is that, as the parent, you are more mature and wiser than your teenager, and your boundaries will help provide safety and guidance.