The Daily Dad Isn’t This What Parenting Is All About?
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Apr 17, 2025 Explore how ancient wisdom shapes modern parenting. Discover the importance of passing down values and teachings, echoing the insights of Marcus Aurelius. Learn how leading by example can create a lasting impact on your children. Plus, get inspired by special discussions with Ryan Holiday celebrating Aurelius' birthday and his seminal work, 'Meditations.' Join the conversation and enrich your parenting journey with philosophical insights!
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Meditations as Parenting Wisdom
- Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is fundamentally a parenting book focused on passing wisdom and values to the next generation.
- It captures the ideals that define a rare spirit, which is what we strive to instill in our children.
Marcus Aurelius' Parenting Challenge
- Marcus Aurelius, despite his wisdom and justice, had a son who fell short of virtues.
- His dedication to work might have impacted his effectiveness as a parent, illustrating parenting challenges even for the wise.
Guiding Children to Goodness
- Parenting is a hard job with high stakes; children don't become good people automatically.
- They need nurturing, guidance by example, and teaching of ideals lived by rare spirits to become truly good.
