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How to Play the Status Game - Geoffrey Miller | Maiden Mother Matriarch 66

Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry

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Parental Motivations and Status Seeking

The chapter explores how parents derive self-esteem, identity, and status through their children's accomplishments in music or sports. It contrasts healthy forms of seeking status with concerning behaviors, highlighting the complexities of parental motivations and societal norms. Discussions touch on the inherent diversity in how parents seek status and the implications for children's well-being.

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