It would be great if our kids just listened! We have a big problem today because we live in a culture that promotes yelling and screaming at kids as effective parenting. Children should be seen, not heard, is a phrase commonly passed down throughout history. If your childhood was like mine, you were raised in a family where your dad worked, and mom took care…

Abuse is defined as any action that intentionally harms or injures another person. The greatest form of abuse is a father who uses his power to control or manipulate his child.  “Weak men act to satisfy their needs, stronger men their duties.” ― Nassim Nicholas Taleb A clear indication of unresolved trauma is a person’s ability to easily lose control and abuse their power. These…

In these past years, I have spent many hours speaking with good men about becoming better fathers. These have been some of the best conversations of my life. My strategy comes from the philosophy of peaceful parenting. This is much different from the traditional methods that our parents raised most of us and how many raise their kids now. Being a better father takes a…

Everyone is in search of freedom. Whether you are an adult and looking to be financially free and live the life you think you should be living or will fight for people’s rights to be free from others’ abusive control. We all have this desire to be free.  There is a common and often overstated belief that parents are not hard enough on their kids…

There are many reasons why a father will struggle to accept the realities of the relationship he has with his children. It can be overwhelming to find acceptance when your constant desire for authority is creating continuous conflicts. It will help if you compare any immoral behaviors to the standards in all the other relationships you’ve come to value in your life. It takes a…