- We have come across the topic of parenting advice innumerable times. Some of the solutions seem worthwhile and the others seem too imposing. There is always confusion about where to draw the line. Too much of both love and discipline tends to spoil your child. The balance is very necessary and as your child grows this balance also needs to be shifted accordingly. A good parent can never expect a teen to respond to his words the same way as a preteen would. Adaptation is hence the rule of the game.