Why do usually kids listen more to their dad than their mom ?

Answer 1

I think it is because the mom is the every-day disciplinarian. Then when things get so bad that they just won't listen, she calls in the dad. Dads are generally more intimidating than moms...they are bigger, have a deeper more stern voice and it probably hurts worse when Dad spanks.

I know with my children I don't do the spanking if it becomes necessary, my husband does. They are used to hearing my voice tell them to do something, so it's nothing new to them! When dad speaks, they listen! It's frustrating sometimes, but I know if I have had enough of telling my children to do something without them doing it I can tell dad to get them and it gets done!

Answer 2

Size, tone of voice, children unsure of exactly how far they can push Dad but do know exactly how far they can push Mom(this is reversed if Dad stays home with the kids), also some Moms tell kids to "wait til your Dad comes home" for punishments etc. Plus there is just the pure fact that the kids listen to your voice all day long and soon I am sure it starts to sound like the adult voices in Snoopy cartoons to the child. I know I have a tendency to talk to them all the time. The other day the 5 year old said "ok Grams but I'm kinda busy right now can we talk later?"

Answer 3

That’s not true in all cases, I listened to both parents only cause if I didn't one parent would tell the other parent and then my a_s would be grass. Don't play games with them if you try to make a correction back it up, that’s the only thing some kids respect. You will only have to do that a couple of times and then they won't question you again. Most parents are afraid that they will make the child hate them and don't realize that if they don't teach them while there young then when they get older they will act up and may hate you, not all the time, some kids grow differently than others.

Answer 4

Sweetie,this happens as the male,usually(generally speaking) more agressive.Not agressive in the sense of abuse,but agressive as in making sure what they say has gotten through.With a female,maternal instincts usually kick in.This makes them want to comfort the child,protect it,and keep it safe from all harm.Fathers generally are protective,when it comes to the outside world.More often than not,a father is more protective over his daughter than his son.As,they feel that they have set a good example,and the son can hold his own.Females are casually categorized as needing protected,and not being able to help themselves in abusive situations.Another thing,that really strikes is the tone.Males tend to,throw their voice.Not all females can throw their voice,they have to know you mean business.Children test boundaries from the youngest to the oldest.They want to see how far they can push their parents.Females usually have a longer fuse as males tend to have a shorter fuse.It simply means they dont take as much,as most females would and do.
Having said that,i think that if children have a father figure in their life they need to listen.Not everyone has a chance,and many fathers walk away today.Mothers do also,and when they have two parents who love them very much,and want to be apart of their life they need to show some respect.Good luck hun,and have a good day!!

Answer 5

Speaking as a dad because I is one, Kids know dad will spank them or punish them depending on age if they don't listen where as mom's most the time will wait until dad gets home and have him handle it so the kids know Dad will be more strict then mom and it's because mainly mom is the softy.

Answer 6

In all the father is like the main man in the house right and sometimes when trouble hits the house hold believe you me fathers pack a mean punch then mothers! also mothers are kinda Soft hearted get away with murder sometimes where Fathers make a mistake and its kill,you+him and the belt! So all in all there's less error to make with dad then mom because of the after affect!

Answer 7

Because Most kids are around their Mom more than their Father and know what they can get away with. Mom has a softer Voice so its not so frightening. Plus Moms (myself included) have a tendency to make idle threats and the kids know this. I always wanted my Mom to discipline me if I did something wrong. Dad was stronger and hurt more when he spanked us.

Answer 8

When i was growing up i listened to my mom more...she was more of the disciplinarian of the house. My dad on the other hand just wanted us kids to like him. He never wanted us mad at him...and for that we've always had more respect for our mom rather than dad.

I guess this can go both ways...

Answer 9

I think it's because mom can make you feel that what you need to do is a priority and dad sometimes just let you understand about different types of stuff in a calmer way. Moms sometimes tend to get emotional where dad's dont.

Answer 10

It's the same reason men's voices are more effective with dogs

A man's voice is deeper and more gravelly than a woman's. Something about the tone of voice strikes a deeper fear/respect instinctually. I have found that if I can adopt a low growl in my voice, I get a lot farther with my kids than if I yell or shriek. Same with my dogs!