EP 59: TRA Dads, Bullying, and Barbie Fights: Real Talk From the Rodarte House

In Episode 59 of Fatherhood Voices, Edward and Alyssa get deep—and a little hilarious—as they unpack the old-school parenting style known as the "TRA Dad" (Traditional Rules and Authority). From iron fists to tender regrets, Edward reflects on raising daughters with tough love, while Alyssa opens up about how it shaped her emotional world. Together, they dive into the rise of soft parenting, PTSD from college (yes, really), why participation trophies are ruining kids, and what happens when dads turn Barbie time into UFC training. There’s also a wild reveal: Edward paid neighborhood boys to secretly report on his daughter in high school 😳… and it gets even funnier with the case of the missing teddy bear Poopy, who may or may not still be held for ransom. Oh—and if you’ve ever wondered how not to handle bullying as a parent? This episode might leave you laughing, crying, and seriously reflecting.