It really grates on my nerves when parents ask for advice like yours did but they don't take it or even give it a try. When I first started out I understood that i was still new at this and didn't feel bad if my advice wasn't taken. Now...not so much and although I know I shouldnt, I get annoyed/offended when they don't take my advice seriously and continue to parent their own way, yet the problems continue and they can't see why. I'm not saying everyone should parent the way I do but for Pete's sake I do know I thing or two!