“The rule is the rule.” I’ve said it a hundred times. I’ve heard it a hundred times. I’m sure you’ve said it a hundred times. No jumping on the couch. No hitting. Bedtime is bedtime. One snack before dinner. But here’s the thing: When you enforce the rule, you feel mean. I spoke on feeling guilty as a parent earlier. Your child cries. They beg. They look at you with sad eyes, might even have some tears. And you think: Am I being too strict? Am I hurting them? Maybe I should j