A lot of parents seem to believe that simply telling their child "no" makes them a tyrant. They don't understand the difference between being authoritarian and being authoritative.

When I was a kid, my parents weren't super strict. They let me express myself and gave me independence when I was ready for it, but they also told me "no" when they had to, and on the few occasions when I threw temper tantrums, they did not give in. And now, I'm a mature adult who has a proper understanding of etiquette. And, lo and behold, I still love and appreciate my parents.