Focus on the Family Commentary
Oct 5, 2026 · 2 min · 3 segments
How do you respond when your child makes a mistake? Jim Daly explains why the best parenting approach is discipline that’s firm without being harsh…
Jim DalyHost
Their motto is, "It's my way or the highway." They run their home with an iron fist.
They also use reward and punishment as a means of control, and their children resent them for it.
In his excellent book, Have a New Kid by Friday, Dr. Kevin Leman offers some important tips for parents who tend to be too authoritative.
When authoritative parents use anger to communicate with their kids, the children may obey, but it will be out of fear, not out of respect.
Second, moms and dads would do well to remember that love is a huge motivator for obedience.
Moms and dads should never insult, make threats, or react when dealing with a disobedient child.
By being aware of the pitfalls of overly authoritative parenting, moms and dads can avoid a lot of heartache for themselves and for their kids.
Their motto is, "It's my way or the highway." They run their home with an iron fist.
They also use reward and punishment as a means of control, and their children resent them for it.
In his excellent book, Have a New Kid by Friday, Dr. Kevin Leman offers some important tips for parents who tend to be too authoritative.
When authoritative parents use anger to communicate with their kids, the children may obey, but it will be out of fear, not out of respect.
Second, moms and dads would do well to remember that love is a huge motivator for obedience.
Moms and dads should never insult, make threats, or react when dealing with a disobedient child.
By being aware of the pitfalls of overly authoritative parenting, moms and dads can avoid a lot of heartache for themselves and for their kids.
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