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Billy Perry, a roofing and construction company owner, shares his journey into the parenting space. He initially started making videos on TikTok for fun, showcasing his trick shots and dancing with his son. A viral video featuring him as a "Visco Dad" sparked a wave of comments from parents who wished their dads would spend more time with them. This inspired Billy to focus on motivating dads to build strong relationships with their children, emphasizing the importance of connection over discipline. He believes that even without traditional punishments, children experience internal consequences for their actions, and a strong relationship allows them to learn from those consequences. Billy's audience has shifted from teenagers to parents, and he now enjoys a large following of dads who appreciate his advice and relatable approach to parenting. Billy also discusses the importance of internal consequences, which are the feelings of guilt, shame, or remorse that a child experiences after engaging in negative behavior. He believes that these consequences are often more powerful than external punishments, as they stem from the child's own internal moral compass.

Outlines

00:01:15

Billy Perry's Journey to Parenting Influencer

This Chapter introduces Billy Perry, a guest on the Peace and Parenting podcast. He shares how he unexpectedly became a parenting influencer on TikTok, starting with fun videos showcasing his trick shots and dancing with his son. A viral video featuring him as a "Visco Dad" sparked a wave of comments from parents who wished their dads would spend more time with them. This inspired Billy to focus on motivating dads to build strong relationships with their children.

00:05:06

Shifting the Narrative and Building a Dad Base

This Chapter delves into Billy's mission to change the narrative around fatherhood and encourage dads to be more present in their children's lives. He discusses how his audience has shifted from teenagers to parents, and he now enjoys a large following of dads who appreciate his advice and relatable approach to parenting.

00:08:02

Fair Consequences and Internal Consequences

This Chapter explores Billy's approach to parenting, emphasizing the importance of connection over discipline. He believes that even without traditional punishments, children experience internal consequences for their actions, and a strong relationship allows them to learn from those consequences.

00:28:00

Internal Consequences

This Chapter continues the discussion on internal consequences, which are the feelings of guilt, shame, or remorse that a child experiences after engaging in negative behavior. Billy believes that these consequences are often more powerful than external punishments, as they stem from the child's own internal moral compass.

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Q&A

• How did Billy Perry become a parenting influencer on TikTok?

  Billy Perry started making fun videos on TikTok showcasing his trick shots and dancing with his son. A viral video featuring him as a "Visco Dad" sparked a wave of comments from parents who wished their dads would spend more time with them, inspiring him to focus on motivating dads to build strong relationships with their children.

• What is Billy Perry's approach to parenting?

  Billy Perry believes in building strong relationships with children over relying solely on discipline and punishment. He emphasizes the importance of connection, empathy, and communication in guiding children's behavior.

• What are internal consequences in parenting?

  Internal consequences are the feelings of guilt, shame, or remorse that a child experiences after engaging in negative behavior. These consequences are often more powerful than external punishments, as they stem from the child's own internal moral compass.

• How has Billy Perry's audience changed over time?

  Billy Perry's audience initially consisted of teenagers, but it has shifted to parents, particularly dads, who appreciate his advice and relatable approach to parenting.

• Why does Billy Perry believe internal consequences are more effective than external punishments?

  Billy Perry believes that internal consequences, such as feelings of guilt or remorse, are more powerful than external punishments because they stem from a child's own internal moral compass.

Show Notes