In parenting, which one should play the role of supporting and disciplinarian?

Question

should mother be more disciplinarian and father should be supportive

Answer 1

You should both be on the same track, standing equally side by side, cuz if you don't do that, children will find that weakness wherever it may be and they will work it. This way they know that when mom says no and they turn those sad puppy dog eyes over to dad...that the answer will still be no. It is less stressful and confusing for everybody all around.

Answer 2

Both parents should play both roles equally. Assuming of course you are in a two parent home. The job is more difficult for a single parent. Children need to be supported at the time or disciplined at the time. For eg, if dad is the one who hands out the discipline and 4 year old Johnny has done something wrong he will have forgotten by the time dad gets home what he has done and will wonder what he is getting into trouble for. As kids get older they work out all sorts of things along with their parents personalities and they can begin to manipulate the situation or the parent they see as "softer". Standing side by side and sharing the roles will help to stop that from happening and no favouritism will be shown by the child to one or the other parent. As a parent we are going to have times that we need to discipline our children, but there will be many times we need to comfort them also and because we love them we both have the right and need to give them comfort and support.

Answer 3

i think both parents should be disciplinarian and supportive, there is a way to be both supportive and yet discipline your children. no one parent should do only one- i think both parents should be both.

Answer 4

both parents should support and both should discipline there kids cause if one supports and one disciplines then the child will grow fonder of only the parent that supports them and will start to take advantage of them. but if they both do both then you can both play the good guy and you can both play the bad guy but dont tag team the child with disipline let one handle it then the next time let the other.

Answer 5

Both parents should assume both roles in raising their child. Other wise your kids will play you against eachother and it doesnt really work out well.

Answer 6

Everyone must take care of their children not only sense but sensibility.

Answer 7

parents should exercise both

Answer 8

both must do both roles