Why Trying to Be Liked Is Hurting Your Kids | V123
From High Performance Parenting | Biblical Wisdom for Raising Leaders of Faith, Character, and Purpose by Greg and Jacquie Francis | Coaching, Resilience
April 14, 2026 · 15 min · Season 2 · Episode 123
About this episode
In this episode, Greg and Jacquie Francis discuss how the shift from leadership to seeking approval in parenting is negatively impacting children.
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 respected How negotiating, over-explaining, and endless chances weaken authority Why lack of follow-through trains kids to ignore you The dangers of emotional parenting (passive → explosive cycles) How kids grow into disrespect — not out of it They also give a clear framework for change: ✔ Set clear expectations ✔ Follow through every time ✔ Stop negotiating ✔ Lead with confidence If 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…
People in this episode
Hosts: Greg Francis, Jacquie Francis
Topics covered
- parenting
- leadership
- authority
- respect
- emotional parenting
- expectations
Keywords
- parenting
- approval
- leadership
- authority
- respect
- expectations
- emotional parenting
- responsibility
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