Couples
at Odds Over Tough Love
Parenting might be the hardest job on the planet,
but when partners disagree on how to discipline
their children, it becomes that much more difficult.
The guests on today’s show are at odds over
whether to use tough love on their children:
After son Anthony was diagnosed with ADHD and
Occupational Defiance Disorder, parents Ralph
and Kim knew that he would require special attention
and discipline. Unfortunately, they haven’t
been able to agree on how to discipline Anthony
– Ralph believes in rigid rules while Kim
tends to be more lenient. Kim also worries that
she doesn’t have time to excessively discipline
Anthony since she is busy tending to their other
four children. See
Larry’s and expert Dr. Stacy Kaiser’s
assessment of the situation in this clip.
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15-year old Quinnin was sent to stay with his
uncle Felix after he was arrested for punching
his mother, Mary. Quinnin had also been skipping
school, running with gangs and physically fighting
with his siblings. What differentiates him from
many other troubled teens is that he recognizes
the dangerous path he is on and wants to better
his life. Though Mary wants him to return to her
house, Larry suggested he stay with his uncle
Felix until he graduates from high school since
Felix has a better track record with successfully
disciplining Quinnin.
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