What children need most from their parents isn’t a best friend.

They need an authority figure.

In fact, one reason children are less obedient nowadays

is because parents are giving their kids options and alternatives rather than specific instructions.

Parents need to learn how to say, “Because I said so”—and leave it at that.

As family psychologist John Rosemond stated, “Explanations invite arguments.”

Your word as a parent stands because you are the authority in the house.

So teach your children how to listen to your leadership;

you will set them up to respond better to future authority figures in their lives.

I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the Winner’s Minute.