You may have been told that telling your child “no” will defeat them, deflate them, or lower their self-esteem. You may be like me where you are curious if there is anything wrong with letting your kids do things other parents have rules about. Is bedtime really all that important? Is it alright to let them have sugar or drink soda? Should you let them have unlimited screen time? Do they really have to clean their toys up or make their bed? Who is really going to hurt anyway?….