dependent destroy not working

Question

I\'m trying to use dependent: :destroy without success.

Lets put a simple example. I create a simple application with the following:

rails g model parent         


        

Answer 1

Calling the delete method on an ActiveRecord derived object will issue a direct DELETE statement do the database, skipping any ActiveRecord callbacks and configurations such as dependent: destroy.

I believe you want the destroy method.

You could also set up a foreign key in the database and set it to cascade on delete, it might make sense, depending on your needs.