EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 22 MIN
Gentle Parenting vs. Tyrant Dad: A Better Way
from The Rising Father Podcast With Chris Rodack · host Chris Rodack
Are you raising a victim or a leader? Fathers today are trapped between two losing strategies: The "Gentle Parent" (who negotiates every decision) and the "Tyrant" (who rules by fear). Both produce broken sons.In this episode, Chris Rodack breaks down the "Third Way" of Fatherhood: PULL Parenting.We cover:The Airplane Test: Why asking your kids for input creates deep anxiety.The Lighthouse Method: How to handle tantrums without negotiating or losing your temper.The Trap: Why yelling is actually a sign of weakness, not strength.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔥 Get the FREE 7-Day Ignition Plan:https://risingfather.com/start⚔️ Apply for the Men of Fire Brotherhood:https://menoffire.risingfather.com/mensprogram
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Are you raising a victim or a leader? Fathers today are trapped between two losing strategies: The "Gentle Parent" (who negotiates every decision) and the "Tyrant" (who rules by fear). Both produce broken sons.In this episode, Chris Rodack breaks down the "Third Way" of Fatherhood: PULL Parenting.We cover:The Airplane Test: Why asking your kids for input creates deep anxiety.The Lighthouse Method: How to handle tantrums without negotiating or losing your temper.The Trap: Why yelling is actually a sign of weakness, not strength.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:🔥 Get the FREE 7-Day Ignition Plan:https://risingfather.com/start⚔️ Apply for the Men of Fire Brotherhood:https://menoffire.risingfather.com/mensprogram
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