What does it take to be respected by your children without becoming a tyrant? In this episode we dive into the cultural shift that allows kids to hang up on their parents, unpack the cost of permissive parenting and explore the wound that turns boys into pleasers. We examine why authentic power always trumps force and how holding space during an emotional storm can transform your relationship with your child.

Key Takeaways:
- ~[00:00 ] Respect versus fear – opening question and the invitation to self‑inquiry.
- ~[04:00 ] Soft parenting and coddling leave children without a moral compass; boundaries are love.
- ~[06:00 ] The difference between force and authentic power – why tone and integrity matter more than threats.
- ~[13:00 ] The master wound with our mothers creates lifelong people pleasers; healing begins when we see it.
- ~[23:00 ] Holding space during a child’s rage teaches them they are loved even in their darkest moments.
- ~[30:00 ] Model the behaviour you expect and unify with your partner; your kids will stop playing you against each other.

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