Free-Range vs. Strict Parenting: What To Do If You Have CONFLICTING Parenting Styles

What do you do when you and your partner are ready to have kids, and have different views on the best way to raise them? As adults we each have different experiences growing up with how we were disciplined and the beliefs our parents gave us? For some people any form of discipline can be really harsh and too much to accept. For others discipline may have been a necessary evil they grew to appreciate. Whether you are an authoritative parent, permissive parent, or uninvolved parent, the point is when you plan for a family, co-parenting is something that must be discussed. Running through basic scenarios and understanding what pains your partner and what is of high importance is necessary to parent in peace and create a better experience for your child. Tom and Lisa unpack their views on spanking children for discipline and how to respect each other’s opposing religious views.

Relationship Theory with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu encourages healthy, loving, life long relationships. Whether you are fresh out of your last relationship, on a break, taking time to heal from a breakup, or looking for ways to strengthen the romance and bond in your current relationship, Tom and Lisa are sharing their 20 years of experience. They’re taking questions and giving relationship advice that will enhance all of your relationships.

SHOW NOTES:

Raising Children | Preparing to have children and discussing how to raise them [0:18]
How to Discipline | Tom and Lisa share opposing views, to spank or not spank your child [1:15]
Discuss Discipline | Why you need to decide how to discipline your kids ahead of time [5:20]
Different Beliefs | Finding common ground when you don’t agree on religious beliefs [5:51]


QUOTES:

“There's such a clear line between keeping someone in line and being abusive.” Tom Bilyeu [3:18]

“You still should be who you truly are, and for me to ask you to be anything else, I don't think would have been fair, as a partner to do to you.” Lisa Bilyeu [9:35]