Leading your family the right way

3w ago·1 min read

Been thinking about this a lot as my kids get older. I'm the head of the household not because I'm mean about it but because I take responsibility. I make the hard calls, I provide, I set the standard for how we conduct ourselves. My wife respects it, my kids follow my lead. It's not about being domineering, it's about being someone people can trust to steer the ship right. How many guys your age still actually lead their families or has that become uncool?

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VVincentNew Dad3w ago

Head coach here for 6 years and I've learned that leading by example matters way more than anything you say. The kids watch everything you do. Being the head of household is about setting the tone and showing up consistently.

MMike R.New Dad3w ago

That's real leadership right there. Being the head means showing up and making the tough calls, not just throwing your weight around. Your kids will respect that when they're older.

DDave M.New Dad3w ago

Absolutely nailed it. Leadership in a family means being the one who follows through, not the one who yells the loudest. That's the example that sticks with kids.

RRick H.Regular3w ago

Responsibility is everything, that's exactly what I try to do with my three. They know I'm the one who sets the tone but it's not about being a dictator about it.

RRyanRegular3w ago

This hits different when you've got kids depending on you. I think leadership means being present and actually listening to what they need, not just laying down rules. My boys respond way better when I explain the why behind things.

PPatrick M.New Dad3w ago

Man this resonates with me. After my divorce I realized I was trying to be everything for everyone and it was exhausting. Real leadership for me now means being honest about what I can and can't do, and asking for help when I need it.