Are You a Bridge or a Wall? | How to Parent | Ep 64 #fatherhood #mistakes #parenting

Enjoy the visual experience here: https://youtu.be/GfeXJSGkSGY Are you a bridge or a wall? Without context, one may seem more positive than the other. Consider what the bridge connects and what the wall protects. I’ll wait. Either can facilitate or stifle successful relationships with your children. Did your answer change? Ideally, parents always have their children’s best interest in mind, and would NEVER do, say, or block anything that would harm their future. I wish life really was that simple. The real-life version of parenting often looks different. Malice aside, some of our best efforts don’t yield the most positive results. For instance, the child may be interested in pursuing a career in artificial intelligence development, but the parent may not see the value in (or future) it simply because they don’t understand AI. Instead, they push the child to enroll in trade school, which is an honorable pursuit, but what does that matter if the child isn’t passionate about any traditional trade? The prior example may not resonate with you, but I’m pretty sure there’s another scenario to which you can apply the principal sentiment. We learned quite about ourselves during this dialogue, and that’s typical. Hopefully, a point or two will prompt you to evaluate the bridge and wall tendencies displayed in your home. We highly recommend that you consume the entire episode for the best results. Also, meet us in the comments or tag us with your opinion on social media via the links below. As always, we welcome your perspective. It takes a village. #daddyissues #accountable #blackfathers #fatherandson #bridge #wall #parentingtips 5 Takeaways from this discussion: 1. Walls can protect and hinder family relationships. Neither is inherently negative, but the misapplication can yield negative results. 2. Bridges should connect one location (or phase) to another. It is important that the bridge operates in both directions in case the traveler needs to return home. 3. Be careful not to burn bridges that others are building simply because you don’t understand their purpose. 4. Not all walls are physical. Be mindful of those internal walls that have become a permanent way of life for you. 5. If someone else is better qualified (and trustworthy) to help your child build a bridge, let them. Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Follow the show: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. follow to the podcast, 2. turn on the auto-downloads, 3. give us a 5-star rating, 4. leave a stellar written review, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Johns & Co Apparel: https://johnsandcompany.co Love Kisha J Studios: https://etsy.com/shop/LoveKishaJStudios Other social media: https://twitter.com/dearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast https://tiktok.com/podcast_pops 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.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-son/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy