It’s exciting for the kids to get their own little refund check ... A much lower threshold and different rules apply to a child’s unearned income from interest and dividends.

I read countless parenting articles and books with tips that would supposedly help my kids live their best lives. I followed most of the rules religiously: I read to them daily, talked to them ...

Authoritarian parents set strict rules, expect obedience, and punish kids when they don't obey. Kids with authoritarian parents often struggle with problem solving and emotion regulation.