Interesting perspective and I can see the logic. I have three children aged 5, 7 and 10, all boys. For the most part I try not to get involved in their quarels and arguments amongst each other and their peers unless they become over physical or use bad language.

I feel it is important to give the kids space to learn resilience, conflict resolution, deplomacy etc from a young age.

There is no handbook for patenting as such, so I parent according to my own moral compass and try to be as fair and loving as possible.

It is so rewarding, but there are tough days too of course.