Sure, there are other factors that can contribute to parent-child disagreements, but at the root of it all, it still comes down to what maximizes enjoyment versus what minimizes risk. Besides, when you really think about it, those two factors play a role in all the other factors you've mentioned – the parent's life experiences, cultural background, religious beliefs, level of maturity, and family dynamics. So ultimately, the disagreement still boils down to what Nikhil said in his original essay – maximizing enjoyment and minimizing risk. UrRong – the core source of parent-child disagreement is absolutely about what maximizes enjoyment versus what minimizes risk!