My daughter is very strong-willed and is a great kid. She doesn't drink. She doesn't smoke. She doesn't fold to peer pressure. I think how affectionate my wife and I have been with her over the years all plays into that. She realizes the more people she is exposed to that kids who have both parents
Schools used to fund-raise for luxuries, like a trip to the water slides. Now, we fund-raise for things we have to have.