Ep. 21 Parent Vs Friend... Where Do You Stand?

LifeaccordingtoRick · Apr 17, 2026 · 10m

In this episode, I open up about parenting, discipline, and the difference between being a father first versus trying to be a friend.

I reflect on my own upbringing, how I was raised, and the lessons I carried into raising my older kids- including the structure, discipline, and values passed down from my grandmother.

Now as a father to my son Harlem, I see parenting differently in real time- focusing on early structure, responsibility, and preparing kids for the real world.

I also talk about modern parenting, blurred boundaries, and why I believe timing and structure matter when raising…