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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 10 MIN

Ep. 21 Parent Vs Friend... Where Do You Stand?

from LifeaccordingtoRick · host Rick Tejeda

In this episode, I open up about parenting, discipline, and the difference between being a father first versus trying to be a friend. I reflect on my own upbringing, how I was raised, and the lessons I carried into raising my older kids- including the structure, discipline, and values passed down from my grandmother. Now as a father to my son Harlem, I see parenting differently in real time- focusing on early structure, responsibility, and preparing kids for the real world.I also talk about modern parenting, blurred boundaries, and why I believe timing and structure matter when raising children. At the end of the day, every parent has their own style... but for me, it will always be father first.

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