In this episode, Ziz and Pam talk about how parents can create the conditions for children to rise, simply by letting them be who they are. We can learn a lot from our children if we give them the freedom to explore and discover for themselves what makes them unique. When parents stop trying to 'fix' children and instead, empower them on their journey, children will flourish.
Also discussed:
Dr. Shefali's The Conscious Parent
Pam's Changing the Culture of Sameness blog
David Brooks' piece in The Atlantic, The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake
Viktor Frankl - https://viktorfranklamerica.com/
Frankl predicted that dealing with human beings as if they are a mere thing would take its toll. He wholeheartedly agreed with sociologist, William Irwin Thompson when he said “Humans are not objects that exist as tables and chairs. They live–and if they find that their lives are reduced to the mere existence of chairs or tables, then they commit suicide.” The Real Cost of a Meaningless Education
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/LsCTBiz8fl0
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