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What do we get wrong about happiness? [Stephanie Harrison]

The Examined Life

CHAPTER

Navigating Parental Expectations and Emotional Expression

This chapter delves into the complexities of parents wanting their children to prioritize happiness over achievement while struggling to model that behavior themselves. It also explores the challenges of expressing emotions, particularly for men, and the impacts of avoiding inner emotional turmoil. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, open communication with children, and providing support for processing emotions to avoid negative consequences.

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