Eps 371: Mutual respect with DJ Johnson

My guest today is someone who is a friend to the JC pod, DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson.

This episode is all about mutual respect. Casey and DJ start by talking about how the idea of respect has changed from the 1950’s to today, and how kids & teens today are asking to & expecting to be respected. We teach respect by being respectful. They dig into whether or not kids need to earn their dignity, our respect, and our love (spoiler: they don’t). DJ points out that the way we treat our children at home is the basis for what they expect from other adults outside of the home, and Casey explains how kids being disrespected in their home can show up as defiance & disconnection. DJ shares stepping stones you can use when young people are disrespectful, a bit about how teenage brain development plays in, and how to be a leader from a place of service for your teen. Casey finishes up by touching on the power of “and” - teaching & expecting kids to respect themselves AND the person in front of them.

Takeaways from the show:

• Showing up respectfully and modeling respect for our teens 
• The difference between respect and being nice 
• Cultivating and teaching respect by being respectful, not by demanding it 
• Kids deserve respect, dignity, & love - they don’t need to earn it 
• Disrespect in the home showing up as defiance and disconnect 
• Softening, respecting, and loving your kids regardless of how they’re showing up 
• Leading from a place of service 
• Teaching teens to respect themselves AND the person in front of them

For full show notes including transcriptions, visit our website here. 

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