Generational gaps in taste often lead to conflicts between parents and kids. However, there’s a treasure trove of timeless classics that can bring families together. From literature to music and film, these enduring works offer a shared experience that transcends age. Discover the joy of bonding over what has stood the test of time, and strengthen those connections with your children through the magic of the classics.
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Bond Over Classics
Bond with your children over classic works.
Introduce them to timeless art, music, or literature that they can one day share with their own kids.
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Lars Ulrich's Family Bonding
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich connects with his sons through classic rock music.
They enjoy bands like ACDC, Guns and Roses, and Rage Against the Machine.
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Trendy vs. Timeless
What's new is often trendy and fleeting, unlike timeless classics.
Part of the appeal of trendy things for kids is that they make parents uncomfortable.
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“You like stuff. your kids like different stuff. It’s a conflict as old as parenthood itself. Music, food, art--the generational divide is real. Does this mean we can’t even connect? No, of course not. There is something we should always be able to enjoy together--the stuff that transcends generations: The classics.”
Ryan explains why you should bond with your children over things that will stand the test of time, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
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