It Takes a Village | How Important Is Your Friend Circle? | Ep 143| The Dear Son, Show

Welcome to another meaningful episode of The Dear Son, Show, where hosts D Johns and Jey Blac dive deep into the life lessons and challenges faced through the lens of fatherhood. This episode tackles critical topics such as choosing friends wisely in adulthood, the acceptability of allowing your friend circle to discipline your child, and the essential nature of having a trustworthy village to help raise your kids. Not only will we explore the importance of these discussions, but we'll also delve into real-life examples and personal stories that illustrate the impact of these decisions. Don't miss this candid and insightful conversation. Like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! 00:00:00 Introduction to the Dear Son Show 00:00:18 Summer Adventures and Content Creation 00:01:24 The TikTok Experience 00:01:56 Disciplining Children: Trust and Boundaries 00:02:46 Generational Differences in Discipline 00:05:16 The Importance of Communication in Discipline 00:09:42 Respect and Consequences in Public Behavior 00:19:20 The Role of Community and Authority 00:24:37 Choosing Friends and Their Impact on Family 00:25:26 Navigating Adult Friendships 00:25:58 Defining Trust and Boundaries 00:26:24 Evaluating Character and Trustworthiness 00:27:24 The Importance of Family and Close Circles 00:28:01 Guarding Your Inner Circle 00:29:52 Teaching Children About Relationships 00:32:07 Life Lessons and Friendships 00:34:25 The Impact of Friends on Life Choices 00:36:13 Support and Loyalty in Friendships 00:37:56 The Role of Village in Parenting 00:45:06 Closing 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