Recently, I asked over three-thousand parents what they would do differently if they could raise their kids all over again. Can you guess the number one response?

Parents told me, “I’d be more consistent!”

Hey, I understand why a lot of parents feel uncomfortable with disciplining their kids. Maybe it makes them feel like their totalitarian mom or dad … or they’re worried that it’ll harm their relationship. But believe me—and the thousands of other experienced parents—your lack of consistency can cause damage to your kids.

So Mom, Dad, don’t repeat the mistake of those who’ve gone before you! Quit playing “good cop, bad cop”, or letting your teen off the hook.

Now’s the time to step up your game, and work as a team to be consistent.

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