Don’t Remove It. Refine It. | Fine-tune Your Parenting Approach | Ep 144 The Dear Son, Show

Welcome to another impactful episode of The Dear Son, Show with Jey Blac and D Johns! In this episode, we dive deep into real-life conversations aimed to guide young men and fathers through the challenges of life. JD shares a moving story about his father's recent health scare, and they both open up about navigating their sons' journeys toward adulthood and independence. Together, they tackle the importance of 'fine-tuning' rather than 'removing' traits in your children, the valuable life lessons learned, and the importance of setting benchmarks for parental involvement. Tune in to hear our take on vital topics like effective parenting, preparing for life's unexpected turns, and encouraging self-awareness in your kids. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share your thoughts in the comments below! 00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings 00:17 Personal Stories and Family Health 01:29 Parenting Challenges and Reflections 02:06 Today's Topic: Don't Remove, Fine Tune 02:30 Parenting Styles and Generational Differences 04:21 Navigating Teenage Independence 06:00 Preparing for the Future: Education and Career Choices 10:35 Balancing Guidance and Independence 13:14 Real-Life Parenting Struggles 24:31 Getting the Bread: Job Hunting and Opportunities 25:40 Scooter Dilemma: To Ride or Not to Ride 27:45 Lessons in Confidence and Humility 29:45 Navigating Trade School: Challenges and Strategies 33:21 Parental Guidance: Balancing Support and Independence 46:43 Final Thoughts and Reflections #Raisingboysandgirls #FamilyTalk #singleparents #adultchildren #Parenting Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.com My book: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-son/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy