Dear Son, We Need to Talk | Digging Below the Surface | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 135

Welcome to The Dear Son, Show! In this episode, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns dive into the importance of having real, impactful conversations with young boys and men on the verge of major life milestones. Drawing from personal experiences, the hosts discuss how to ask the right questions to get meaningful answers, the importance of checking in beyond routine responses, and why it's vital to support your children's true passions—even if they differ from your expectations. This powerful discussion is also inspired by a recent tragedy, emphasizing the importance of doing real-life check-ins. If you want to equip the young men in your life with the wisdom you wish you had, this episode is a must-watch. Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest conversations! 00:00:00 Welcome to The Dear Son, Show 00:00:26 The Importance of Real Conversations 00:01:34 Dear Son, Let's Talk 00:02:52 Tragic Events and Real-Life Check-ins 00:04:21 Graduation Milestones and Parental Guidance 00:05:45 Navigating Post-High School Decisions 00:16:43 Comparing Paths and Individual Journeys 00:20:08 Modern Career Advice for the Next Generation 00:23:34 Meeting Mentors and Learning Procurement 00:24:14 A Challenging Lesson from a Manager 00:25:20 The Importance of Explaining the Right Thing 00:25:47 Parenting and the Right Answers 00:27:39 Supporting Children's True Passions 00:28:51 Avoiding Personal Regret in Parenting 00:31:48 Balancing Parental Expectations and Children's Desires 00:37:09 Planning for Children's Futures 00:42:05 The Value of Discipline and Finishing What You Start 00:44:04 Final Thoughts and Announcements #theDearSonShow #Fatherhood #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 Ebook: https://stan.store/JohnsandCo 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