How to lead without being a tyrant

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1w ago1 min read

I'm the head of my household but I've been thinking a lot about what that actually means. My dad ruled with an iron fist and honestly it made me resent him for years. I want to be a strong leader for my family but also listen to my wife's opinions and make decisions together. I want my kids to respect me not fear me. Is there a balance between old school leadership and being a modern dad? How do you guys do it?

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LLarry P.Regular1w ago

Building stuff with my kids taught me that they listen way better when you're working alongside them than when you're barking orders. Leading is showing them how it's done.

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JJasonRegular1w ago

Same boat here man. My boys are way more into what I'm asking them to do when they see me treating my wife and them with actual respect instead of just ruling the roost.

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BBrian L.Regular1w ago

That's the shift right there. My house runs better since I stopped trying to be a tyrant and started actually listening to my kids. They respect that way more.

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