Are parents becoming too soft? Are teachers being forced to parent instead of teach? And are we raising kids who can handle real-world consequences?

In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait dive into the growing conversation around discipline, accountability, and modern parenting. From classroom behavior and youth sports to therapy culture and faith-based values, they explore why so many parents struggle with consistency and what happens when accountability disappears from a child's life.

The guys share personal stories about raising kids, coaching youth sports, learning through failure, and the importance of being present as a parent. They discuss respect, consequences, character development, and why discipline is often one of the greatest acts of love a parent can provide.

Whether you're a parent, coach, teacher, or simply someone interested in raising strong, resilient young people, this episode offers practical insights and honest conversation about preparing kids for success in an increasingly challenging world.

Topics include:

• Parenting and discipline
• Accountability and consequences
• Teacher frustrations
• Youth sports and character development
• Respect and responsibility
• Therapy culture
• Faith and family values
• Raising resilient kids
• Modern parenting challenges

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The Discipline Crisis: Why Kids Struggle With Accountability Today0:00 Intro & Graduation SeasonGraduation storiesKids growing up fastCollege independence2:45 Why Failure Is Necessary For GrowthLearning from mistakesParents protecting kids too muchWhy failure teaches resilience5:55 -Video Sponsor6:20-The Five Whys MethodFinding root causesCoaching and parenting lessonsAccountability through questioning8:50 Teachers Say: "I'm Here To Teach, Not Parent"Reddit discussionClassroom behavior issuesTeacher frustrations12:05 When Parents Defend Bad Behavior"My child would never..."Accountability disappearingExcuse-making culture15:20 Discipline Then vs Discipline NowSchool paddling memoriesConsequences and consistencyWhy fear isn't the answer18:45 The 47% Parenting Problem22:15 Sports Parents & Real-World Examples25:50 Building Respect Through Discipline29:00 Discipline Changed My Life32:30 Therapy Culture vs Accountability37:15 Coaching, School & Behavior Problems40:20 The Missing Role Of Fathers43:00 Faith, School & Character Development46:00 Practical Parenting Solutions48:15 Biblical Wisdom On DisciplineProverbs 13:24Hebrews 12:1149:20 Final Thoughts & Parenting ChallengeCommunity discussion & outro✦ Sponsored ByBurns Estate Planning & Wealth AdvisorsPresident & CEO: Ernie M. Burns, Jr.Master Certified Estate Planner (MCEP®)Forbes Top Financial Security Professional in Louisiana (2022 & 2023)Author of Total Retirement: A Step-By-Step Educational GuideHost of Total Retirement with Ernie Burns🌐 Website: https://burnsestateplanning.com📧 Email: marketing@burnsestateplanning.com✦ Business Inquiries📧 rbelvin91@gmail.com✦ Podcast HostsJerrard Parfait📧 jmparfait@gmail.com📱 Instagram: @itsparfaitRay Belvin📧 rbelvin91@gmail.com✦ Partners & DiscountsTony Maska-anthonymaska@gmail.com💤 Sleep & RecoveryMelatonin-Free Sleep SupportPromo Code: NDOZZZ🔗 https://thirdzy.com/⚡ Energy BoostDubby Energy — Discount Applied Automatically🔗 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/NEWDADORDER?ref=fhfcqotb✦ New Dad Order — Official Links📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/newdadorderpodcast1🎧 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4Zi2b2lmVbAr1m8mhHhjOK🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newdadorder🍎 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-order/id1849310124🎙️ Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ba418c03-7313-46c7-ae75-8dc55122a082/new-dad-order

In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait break down one of the biggest questions parents face today: Which youth sports actually provide the best return on investment?From travel baseball and soccer to football, wrestling, swimming, and track, the guys dive deep into the real costs of youth athletics—including equipment, tournament fees, coaching, travel expenses, and hidden family lifestyle costs.Parfait, provides firsthand insight from the world of competitive travel baseball, discussing everything from World Series tournaments to gear expenses, scholarship opportunities, and whether the investment truly pays off long term.Parfait and Ray also explore:The top-ranked youth sports by ROIWhich sports offer the best scholarship opportunitiesThe hidden financial burden of travel sportsHow NIL is changing baseball recruitingWhy track and field may offer the best valueFootball’s scholarship upsideSoccer’s global opportunitiesBaseball’s high costs vs potential rewardsParenting, discipline, teamwork, and long-term development.Whether you're a sports parent deciding where to invest your time and money, or simply wondering if travel sports are worth the hype, this episode gives a data-backed, real-world breakdown.Before you spend thousands on youth sports, watch this episode.Subscribe to New Dad Order for real conversations on fatherhood, faith, sports, leadership, and modern parenting.Time Stamp:0:00- Intro0:48-Show opening1:48-Talking about little league world series9:00-Cost of Travel Baseball10:24-History of baseball not at the Olympics11:01-Game changers-a scoring app to track youth baseball scores11:32-11-12 year olds are the top age for youth/travel baseball14:16-ROI onSports17:03-NIL Story22:46-ROI on baseball for youth24:51-SEC Schools only have two soccer teams.26:06-Cost to Benefit-ROI of top 5 sports.30:00-Baseball Equipment35:31-Soccer is #2 on ROI36:58-Basketball40:36-Wrestling40:37-Swimming46:11-Baseball49:06-Football50:03-Tennis57:44-Gymnastics59:26-Hockey1:00:00-Closing statements✦ Sponsored ByBurns Estate Planning & Wealth AdvisorsPresident & CEO: Ernie M. Burns, Jr.Master Certified Estate Planner (MCEP®)Forbes Top Financial Security Professional in Louisiana (2022 & 2023)Author of Total Retirement: A Step-By-Step Educational GuideHost of Total Retirement with Ernie Burns🌐 Website: https://burnsestateplanning.com📧 Email: marketing@burnsestateplanning.com✦ Business Inquiries📧 rbelvin91@gmail.com✦ Podcast HostsJerrard Parfait📧 jmparfait@gmail.com📱 Instagram: @itsparfaitRay Belvin📧 rbelvin91@gmail.com✦ Partners & DiscountsTony Maska-anthonymaska@gmail.com💤 Sleep & RecoveryMelatonin-Free Sleep SupportPromo Code: NDOZZZ🔗 https://thirdzy.com/⚡ Energy BoostDubby Energy — Discount Applied Automatically🔗 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/NEWDADORDER?ref=fhfcqotb✦ New Dad Order — Official Links📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/newdadorderpodcast1🎧 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4Zi2b2lmVbAr1m8mhHhjOK🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newdadorder🍎 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-order/id1849310124🎙️ Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ba418c03-7313-46c7-ae75-8dc55122a082/new-dad-order✦ Keywords / Hashtags#Fatherhood #ModernFatherhood #DadLife #NewDadOrder

Ray and Parfait break down the five worst types of youth coaches and how bad coaching may be one of the leading reasons kids quit sports early. From daddy ball to toxic leadership, this episode explores how coaching shapes confidence, discipline, and long-term success for young athletes.

✦ Sponsored ByBurns Estate Planning & Wealth AdvisorsPresident & CEO: Ernie M. Burns, Jr.Master Certified Estate Planner (MCEP®)Forbes Top Financial Security Professional in Louisiana (2022 & 2023)Author of Total Retirement: A Step-By-Step Educational GuideHost of Total Retirement with Ernie Burns🌐 Website: https://burnsestateplanning.com📧 Email: marketing@burnsestateplanning.com✦ Business Inquiries📧 rbelvin91@gmail.com✦ Podcast HostsJerrard Parfait📧 jmparfait@gmail.com📱 Instagram: @itsparfaitRay Belvin📧 rbelvin91@gmail.com✦ Partners & DiscountsTony Maska-anthonymaska@gmail.com💤 Sleep & RecoveryMelatonin-Free Sleep SupportPromo Code: NDOZZZ🔗 https://thirdzy.com/⚡ Energy BoostDubby Energy — Discount Applied Automatically🔗 https://www.dubby.gg/discount/NEWDADORDER?ref=fhfcqotb✦ New Dad Order — Official Links📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/newdadorderpodcast1🎧 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4Zi2b2lmVbAr1m8mhHhjOK🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newdadorder🍎 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-dad-order/id1849310124🎙️ Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ba418c03-7313-46c7-ae75-8dc55122a082/new-dad-order✦ Keywords / Hashtags#Fatherhood #ModernFatherhood #DadLife #NewDadOrder