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Yeah, there are other factors, that goes without saying. What psychological and biological factors dictate the actions of parents? Christ... do you expect me to produce some sort of all-encompassing thesis on human nature? Sorry, but I can't. What's more I don't have kids yet, but I plan to within the next few years and this question is troubling me as well: how do I get that middle ground? Seems to me there's a lot of middle-grounds to try to reach in order to be a good parent and I've not really got the slightest clue how to make sure I don't raise "unbalanced" kids.
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I have two children. Unbalanced? To be honest, as parents (my wife and I) are on the same page as far as discipline, etc. The home needs to have a sense of calm and stability. IMO, this creates a balanced well rounded kid. Also, practice what you preach. Kids emulate what their parents do and say. You know what is right and what is wrong. Kids learn this from you. The scary part is when they become teenagers and outside influences begin to mold them a bit. My 14 year old...man...
Sometimes for the worst. Ask questions and make rules. Simple as that. Just remember, you were a teenager once and you know what the deal is....funny how they attempt to pull the wool over your eyes.