Should you be firm with your kids? In today's episode, hosts Scott Donnell and Chad Willardson discuss how being firm and kind to your kids creates mentally strong and successful kids. They cover the best way to say no to your children and how letting your kids solve their own problems turns them into confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals. Chad starts the conversation by describing how being firm but kind creates mentally strong and successful kids. Scott describes the foundation of being a firm but kind parent. Scott and Chad agree that relationships without rules equals rebellion. However, relationships with rules equals bonds that last a lifetime. Having rules is not about turning your kids into little robots. Allow room for creativity but have guidelines that keep them in check. Scott outlines the benefits of allowing your kids to solve their own problems. For Scott, when a leader is too firm, they become like a tyrannical dictator. Everyone’s scared of them, and that rarely creates the best results. Will your kids hate you if you have rules that they must follow? Of course not. Kids need structure to develop into secure, happy adults. If you have a consequence laid out for your kids, you better follow through with it. Understand that there is no substance to kindness without firmness to back it up. Chad explains why sticking to what you say is crucial for successful parenting. Scott describes how parents can learn to say no with kindness. Scott believes the best relationships are built when your kids understand and agree with the why behind your decisions.     Mentioned in This Episode: gravystack.com/smart smartmoneyparenting.com Smart, Not Spoiled: The 7 Money Skills Kids Must Master Before Leaving the Nest by Chad Willardson Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed by Scott Donnell and Lee Benson Scott Donnell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnell-scott Chad Willardson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwillardson Scott Donnell on Instagram - @imscottdonnell Chad Willardson on Instagram - @chad.willardson Scott Donnell on TikTok - @imscottdonnell