most people are too stupid to see how their actions effect kids.
por ejemplo
We had a rule for my daughter that she couldn't eat or drink anywhere other than in the kitchen. So she was drinking a glass of milk and spilled it on the keyboard.
well, naturally I went out and bought a new keyboard for $17. My daughter was not allowed to use the computer until she paid me $17 (alot for a 6 year old).
Grandma thought this was the most evil thing.... how could I punish her for a "mistake" as such grandma gave my daughter $17.

Wow.... really? so I confiscated the money, put it in my daughter's bank account and bitched out grandma on creating loser kids, and explained to her that THIS is why her other son spent 10 years in prison.

Anyway, you do not spoil a child with too much love. Some people do not understand that loving a child often means you have to let them walk the more difficult path so they can learn things on their own.

Drew