Earning Trust and the Tooth Fairy with Amanda

Amanda joins us to vent about the mess of children, earning trust and respect, boundaries, the Tooth Fairy, and toilet paper.

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This episode features Chris and Amanda, neighbors who bonded over a comical poolside encounter involving the name Chris. The conversation ranges across various topics, beginning with their initial meeting and their shared Enneagram type (Type 3). Amanda, a mother of eight adopted and biological children, discusses the challenges and joys of parenting a large family, highlighting the constant struggle to maintain a clean and respectful home environment amidst the chaos of multiple children and her partner. The discussion delves into the complexities of earning respect, both within familial relationships and broader social contexts, contrasting the outdated notion of automatic respect for elders with the idea that respect is earned through actions and mutual understanding. Amanda and Chris discuss the delicate balance between setting boundaries for children while also nurturing their individuality and self-love. They share personal anecdotes about parenting challenges, humorous misunderstandings, and their own experiences with societal expectations and self-acceptance. The episode concludes with a lighthearted debate on the proper way to place toilet paper on a roll, underscoring our playful approach to relatable life experiences.