The Difference Between Having a Kid and Being a Parent: Jason Haswell - Episode 12

What’s the difference between having a kid and being a parent? Everything.

In this no-filter, high-impact episode of Bald, Bearded, and Bold, host Jason Haswell lays it all out: the harsh truth that today’s younger generations—Millennials and Gen Z—just aren’t getting the full picture of what real parenting means.This isn’t some gentle, sugar-coated parenting podcast. This is bold, raw truth from a father who’s lived it. If you’re under 35, a new parent, or even just thinking about having kids, this episode is going to challenge everything you’ve seen on TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest.Because Jason Haswell isn’t here to shame you—he’s here to wake you up.

Jason’s Core Message: “You can post baby pics, throw a gender reveal party, and dress your toddler in boutique fashion—but none of that makes you a parent. That just means you made a human. Now what?”Throughout this episode, Jason dives deep into the cultural difference between having a child and actually raising one. With a voice equal parts wise, weary, and pissed off, he critiques how social media has twisted the definition of parenting—and how too many young parents are more concerned about aesthetic than accountability.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Why likes, reels, and photo dumps aren’t proof of parenting
• How Millennials and Gen Z are confusing “gentle” with “weak”
• Why discipline, structure, and presence will always matter more than “vibes”
• How social media culture is producing a generation of overstimulated, under-parented kids
• The tough-love truth: Being your kid’s friend isn’t your job. Leading them is.

Jason Haswell doesn’t hold back.

He calls out what needs called out, and if you’re a parent under 35? Consider this a wake-up call.You’ll hear Jason share real-life stories, jaw-dropping cultural examples, and brutally honest takes on the biggest issue facing families today: passive parenting in an overstimulated world.From screen addiction to entitlement, Jason connects the dots and shows how today’s digital-first, emotionally fragile parenting style is hurting kids more than helping them.🔊 Memorable Jason Haswell Soundbites:“You don’t get applause for being present. That’s the bare minimum.”“If an iPad is raising your toddler, you’re not a parent—you’re a bystander.”“We’re raising a generation that melts when they hear the word ‘no.’ And then we’re shocked when they can’t handle life.”“Parenting is love and limits. If you don’t give both, you’re giving up.”📢 This Episode is For You If:

• You’re a new parent trying to figure it out
• You’re sick of the fake, filtered parenting content on social media
• You believe in structure, discipline, and showing up for your kids
• You’re a dad, stepdad, mentor, or uncle who’s tired of being quiet about what’s broken
• You want real talk, not parenting trends
• You’re a Millennial or Gen Z parent who actually wants to do better

Haswell’s Challenge to Young Parents: “You think you’re parenting because you care. But do you care enough to correct, to lead, to say ‘no,’ to unplug, and to show up even when it’s hard? Or are you parenting for the ‘gram and hoping that’s enough?”Jason’s not preaching from a pedestal—he’s in the trenches. Bald, bearded, and bold, yes—but also real, relatable, and ready to push the hard conversations forward.This episode will call you out, lift you up, and maybe even piss you off—but you’ll walk away with a clearer vision of what parenting actually requires in a chaotic, distracted, digital world.

Stream Now:
Available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you binge bold podcasts.Don’t forget to hit Follow, Rate, and Share—because if you know a parent who’s all style and no substance, they probably need this episode more than they know.

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