Daily Dads #60: Road Blaze and Ryan Turner discuss the concept of pushing children to become who they are, rather than who their parents were. They touch on the importance of imaginary play and allowing children to explore their own interests. They also discuss the potential dangers of pushing children too hard and the negative effects of guilt and shame. The conversation highlights the need for a balance between guiding and supporting children while also respecting their individuality.

Takeaways from today:

• Parents should help their children become who they are, rather than trying to mold them into who the parents were.
• Imaginary play is important for children's development and should be encouraged.
• Pushing children too hard can have negative consequences and may lead to feelings of guilt and shame.
• Parents should find a balance between guiding and supporting their children while also respecting their individuality.

Keywords from today: parenting, pushing children, imaginary play, guilt and shame, individuality

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Broadcast on:

30 Jul 2024