Interesting perspective and I can see the logic. I have three children aged 5, 7 and 10, all boys. For the most part I try not to get involved in their quarels and arguments amongst each other and their peers unless they become over physical or use bad language.
I feel it is important to give the kids space to learn resilience, conflict resolution, deplomacy etc from a young age.
There is no handbook for patenting as such, so I parent according to my own moral compass and try to be as fair and loving as possible.
It is so rewarding, but there are tough days too of course.
You haven't patented it as of yet?
might be a money maker ;<)
This.
I have almost 10 years of uncle-ing and ( decades of ) kid sitting experience. In fact, I am kid sitting my 7 year old niece and almost 10 years old nephew. as we speak ( while my twin sister and her boyfriend are away on a 2 week holiday ). I have basically been a father figure since their birth as their dad was often absent. I am actually paid, this time, because 2 weeks is quite the responsibility.