Someone has to enforce bedtime, say no to another snack, check the homework and end the screen-time battle, but why does it always seem to be you? Becoming the bad cop parent can happen gradually until one adult is carrying most of the boundaries while the other gets associated with fun and flexibility. Over time, that imbalance can create resentment between partners and make discipline harder for everyone. The solution is not becoming more relaxed, but making sure responsibility for the unpopular parts of parenting is genuinely shared.
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