Angry Father: Doesn’t that bring up a scary and oppressive image? As a father in the 21st century I’ve learned that an authoritarian approach to parenting is definitely out of style and if you dig deeper, the latest in research confirms that there are many negatives to the "my way or the highway” approach. Too bad, because this is the path of least resistance. Any father knows how hard it is to restrain your anger sometimes but it’s a no-brainer that we should act on our high