106. Are You Too Strict? How to Know and What to Do About It

Strict?  Me?  Never!  That’s what you may be thinking.  But strictness is a spectrum.  And sometimes parents can teeter into harmful righty without even realizing it.   In this episode, I explore why some parents lean towards strictness, signs that you might be overly strict, and the effects it can have on your teenager. Key Points Covered: Differentiating between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles, and the spectrum within. Recognizing behaviors like zero tolerance for mistakes, excessive rules, and lack of room for discussion or natural consequences. Exploring why parents might be stricter regarding grades and romantic relationships, and the underlying motivations. How strict parenting can make teens feel inadequate, voiceless, and stressed, impacting their self-esteem and emotional well-being. Examining reasons like the need for control, cultural influences, emotional instability, and lack of positive parenting skills. Practical steps you can take to ease up on strictness, including self-reflection, embracing changing relationships, and seeking support. Article used in this episode -- ⁠Join my free parent group⁠ ⁠Apply to work with me⁠ ⁠Follow me on Instagram