RadReads​ - Are we overthinking parenting?

Hey there, Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's one thing I'm scared about as a parent:

Raising spoiled, entitled and out-of-touch kids.

Lisa and I both grew up with modest means - and our kids have access to waaaay more than we ever had.

That's not a bad thing, but what if it impacts your kids' drive, resilience and resourcefulness?

This week on The Examined Life Podcast we ask the question:

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My Top 3 Takeaways

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"Traveling the world” is not showing kids perspective

Especially if you stay at nice hotels and eat at the "foodie" restaurants. It’s exposure. But it doesn’t teach them about their responsibility to others.

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Nepo-home buyers?

The Reynolds' family will states that if something happens to Wil and his wife, the kids will get a sum of “50% of the value for a median home in their neighborhood.” That's it.

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Helping the homeless (from your car)

Create bags of non-perishables and keep them in your car. Show your kids what happens when you give the bags away. It may be scary. But you may also be surprised by the response to generosity.

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My favorite quote: “Everyone is someone's cousin.”

There have been homeless individuals charging their phones using the outlets outside Wil's home.

He was going to cover the outlets, but instead realized that he had a cousin in a similar situation:

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Why this episode matters

There’s a real tension for me in parenting.

The things I didn’t have as a kid, made me who I am as an adult.

It’s further complicated by the fact that I’ve had a lot of financial success, so my kids’ baseline is ridiculously high.

I want that for them. But I’m also wary of what that brings.

Wil and I share a similar life path — so I knew it would be a fruitful discussion that would help me become a better parent.

Keep reading

Wil is a prolific writer, his series on having enough money blew my mind. Here’s his reflection on parenting and how you can help overcome homelessness through his annual “sleep out.”

Hope you enjoy the episode,

Khe

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