Parents, are you the real leaders of your household? Really?

Question

Please keep it human. I already know some think of God as the leader.

Are you "raising children," or are you "leading children into adulthood?"

You mean the kids are leading YOU??? how shocking can THAT be?

Answer 1

Speaking from a child's point of view, I will tell you this, my parents are definitely the leaders of my household. They're the ones that have instilled certain moral values and beliefs in us. They're the ones that taught us mannerism and how to carry ourselves in the world. Parents' leadership styles differ in that you have the strict set and the waivering set. My parents are a combination of both. There are certain things that they allow us to do and there are certain things they will not abide by. The key of our relationship is understanding each other. I think as long as that is possible your parents will never question you and you will never question their position. I imagine though that every household is different. I was always thought that I should respect my parents no matter what and by doing that I never question what they do, say or dish out. Your parents always have your best interest at heart and often we see it later in life. I did. I'm thankful everyday that they were there for me helping me deciding wrong from right. They are the leaders, there is no question of that for me, the question is do a lot of us recognize and respect their position. I don't think so. Only some of us do.

Answer 2

Leader. What a concept. I am referee, prison guard, medic, teacher, counselor, cook, totalitarian dictator, doormat. But most of all, I am a Goddess. My children and my spouse revolve around me and are constantly trying to see to my every whim. (It drives me nuts). All I'm trying to do is see that these kids get "fetched up" with some kind of mind of their own so they can choose an easier life than I had.

Answer 3

When they are providers, they are leaders of the household. But when they are at the receiving end, the new providers will be leaders. Anyhow, these days almost all parents are not leaders but just followers of their over-aggressive sons & daughters.

Answer 4

Parents are: the butchers, the bakers, the candlestick maker, Doctors, Lawyers, suit ties, referee, menders of broken hearts, counselor, Listner, Religious teacher, teacher of morals, teachers of hygene, teachers of Life.

Parents reign as the (president/vice president) in the family heirarchy! They have to show their example and leadership so that the children will see from their examples and demonstration how to respond to things as an adult when it their time to be one!

Answer 5

as a mother of 5 (3 boys, 2 girls, 2 teenagers, 1 preteen, and the last 2 are 10 and under) you better believe I'm boss!! can't have it any other way. instill that mentality in your kids when they're young or you don't have a chance

Answer 6

Oh as much as I hate to admit it, my daughter runs the show. I don't let her know it, or say it out loud, but I really do try to be accommodating to her. She has cerebral palsy and kids are so mean to her, so I try to make her feel extra special at home. I also have a son, but he never attempts to run the show.

Answer 7

My kids have grown up and now that I look back my kids were in control. The divided and couquered. That isn't good.
I would do life different again

Answer 8

Yes because they have to manage everything like a good leader who everything for the welfare of his country his country.

Answer 9

what children want is ROLE MODELS rather than CRITICS. every children want to see their parents as their models not as CRITICS who always criticise everything what their children do.