Why Trying to Be Liked Is Hurting Your Kids | V123

In Episode 123 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis expose a major shift happening in parenting today:👉 Parenting has moved from leadership to approval.They break down:Why parents are more concerned with being liked than respectedHow negotiating, over-explaining, and endless chances weaken authorityWhy lack of follow-through trains kids to ignore youThe dangers of emotional parenting (passive → explosive cycles)How kids grow into disrespect — not out of itThey also give a clear framework for change:✔ Set clear expectations✔ Follow through every time✔ Stop negotiating✔ Lead with confidenceIf you want to raise kids who respect authority, take responsibility, and grow into strong adults — this episode is a must-listen.(00:00) Kids Grow Into What You Allow(01:00) Parenting Shift: Leadership to Approval(02:11) Why Parents Seek Approval(03:10) You Can’t Lead If You Need to Be Liked(04:30) Negotiation and Endless Chances(05:45) Lack of Follow-Through(06:50) Passive to Aggressive Parenting(08:10) Results: Disrespect and Lack of Responsibility(09:24) Your Role: Leader, Not Best Friend(10:30) Set Clear Expectations(11:30) Follow Through Every Time(12:45) Stop Over-Explaining(13:50) Hold the Standard