Howard really understands and sees how his parenting effects his children. If he were to hit them it would cause distrust in their relationship; he clearly sees the impact of his parenting. But when it comes to his show he is oblivious. Everyone is an adult so all is fair and game. I wonder what the psychological damage there would be in calling a retarded person and convencing them they are not retarded, then letting them know that they really are, and then pretend to send that person to the moon. Or rewarding people when they get angry, and say negative things to others. People around him hold him higher than they do their own parents. In any establishment, organization, or group there is always someone that everyone else looks up to, and looks for advise, leadership, and what to do next. Howard is that person in his world. If he can understand why putting soap in a little kids mouth is not psychologically healthy, then why can’t he understand the position he is in, and impact he has on the people around him.