Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Parenting

Do you ever find yourself at a loss when it comes to disciplining your children as they move beyond the toddler years? Do you wish you could instantly curb the pushback, mood swings, and moments of disrespect? In the early years, parenting decisions often feel more straightforward. But as children grow, navigating discipline and behavioral challenges becomes more complex. 

Many of us were raised in households where obedience and rules were paramount, often reinforced with phrases like “because I said so” or “children must obey their parents in the Lord.” In contrast, today’s parenting culture often emphasizes emotional validation above all else—prioritizing a child’s feelings while avoiding firm boundaries or consequences.

So, how do we strike the right balance?

The Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Parenting model does just that — shifting the order in which we respond to our children’s behaviors, with an emphasis on both correction and connection.

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