The Inherent Goodness of Our Children

In the podcast, Dr. Becky emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing the innate goodness of our children. She argues that rather than trying to train them to be good and kind, we should focus on helping them navigate the barriers that may impede their kindness. These barriers, such as shame, exhaustion, fear, and overwhelming emotions, can sometimes manifest as negative behaviors. By acknowledging that our children are inherently good inside, our role as parents shifts to helping them overcome these obstacles and develop the skills to regulate their emotions and process fear and shame effectively.