The PragerU Video That Ryan Is Critiquing...

How To Get Kids To Listen

Show Notes:

1:20 He's been doing it for over 30 years
1:50 Obedient children are happy and so are the parents?
2:25 "Obedience To Authority" a book from college
3:05 No explanation? That's not going to fly with me
4:25 Obedience is not the measuring stick
4:50 My take, he's not a man of growth, he's just old school
5:25 It's more attitude than discipline
6:05 Teachers with the best class behavior give very clear expectation... and don't explain yourself
7:40 "Because I Said So!!" and say it looking down on them!
9:40 If my kid isn't listening to me, it's probably because I haven't poured into him
11:03 I'm going upstairs because we have boundaries
12:25 What's with him and the Spanish homework
13:28 Thank you for asking her... reenforcing the positive
14:45 He did everything in his power to keep the agreement
16:12 "Eye Level" builds trust and respect
18:15 Give options
18:40 My kids to the right things through free will, not "because I told you so", that's called good parenting

Ryan Roy


Ryan's father abandoned him when he was only five years old. After getting married, his biggest fear was having a child and not knowing how to be a good dad. After studying everything he could find, writing a bestselling book, hosting 300 episodes of a popular parenting podcast, PLUS growing an immensely successful FBI Dads program at his own kids' school... Ryan has decided to share what he's learned. FBI Dads is Ryan's life mission. Ryan welcomes YOU to join him in this journey to help dads connect, be present and be a positive influence on their children.