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Do Strict Parents Have a Better Relationship with Their Kids?

March 9, 2026
Do Strict Parents Have a Better Relationship with Their Kids?

Do strict parents have better relationships with their kids? According to new research from the Institute for Family Studies, the answer may be yes.

The Institute surveyed more than 24,000 parents with over 40,000 children and found something surprising — families with clear rules and firm expectations reported stronger parent-child relationships.

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