Child Custody: Bonding vs. Discipline – Episode 231 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Co-parenting situations often make parents feel as if they are in a competition with the other parent for their child's affection. We see parents try to deal with this in a number of ways, some over discipline, some talk to the child about the other parent, and others don't discipline at all. And yet, all of these approaches create a whole list of unintended consequences, not the least of which is poor outcomes in Court. In this episode, we'll discuss how to find the appropriate balance between bonding and discipline. For more information, please visit www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!