Not holding kids responsible for their actions. Children need to learn there are consequences for their actions. Sheilding them from the fallout of misbehavior is a disaster-in-the-making.

"Convenience" parenting - not paying attention to the child's needs because it interferes with the parents desires. Most little ones crying in stores are bored, hungry or need a nap. Shop at a different time or leave them with a sitter! Taking kids to inappropriate movies, allowing them to watch graphic scenes on television. Taking children to sporting or other entertainment events on school nights and keeping them out way past their bed time. Kids get a lot of blame for what are poor and selfish parenting decisions.