On this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of being proud of your child and how to respond to criticism. He uses examples from Joe Biden's experience and shares personal stories about dealing with a child's mistakes and struggles with addiction.
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Quick takeaways
Choosing the right response involves acknowledging and expressing pride in your child's struggles and efforts to overcome challenges.
By showing empathy and unwavering support, parents create a nurturing environment for their child's growth and development.
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Response to Criticism and Attacks
When your son is criticized and attacked, it can be challenging to know how to respond. It's natural to feel defensive and angry, but the key is to choose the right response. Joe Biden's reaction during the presidential debate offers a valuable lesson. Instead of getting defensive, he took a breath, composed himself, and acknowledged his son's struggles with addiction and mistakes. He expressed pride in his son's efforts to overcome these challenges, setting an example of unconditional support and understanding.
Choosing the Right Parental Response
As a parent, it's important to consider the appropriate response when facing criticism aimed at your child. While it may be tempting to distance yourself or deny the allegations, the best approach is to acknowledge your child's struggles, show empathy, and express unwavering support. By accepting their imperfections and being proud of their efforts to overcome obstacles, you foster a healthy and understanding environment for your child's growth and development.
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Being Proud of Your Child: A Father's Response to Criticism
"Imagine you’re in the middle of the biggest moment of your career.
Suddenly, someone starts attacking and criticizing your son. They’re not completely wrong. Your son has made mistakes. Your son has struggled with addiction and bad decision-making. Those decisions have cost your family money, maybe. It’s caused you untold stress, personally. It’s made you sad and it’s made you angry. It’s certainly caused problems for you at work.
What do you do?"
Ryan explains a recent high-profile example of what you should do in this situation on today's Daily Dad Podcast.
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