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The Daily Dad

It’s Not An Excuse

Jun 10, 2024
03:17
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Exploring the misuse of parenthood as an excuse for questionable behavior, emphasizing ethical decision-making, and setting a positive example for children. Pre-order Right Thing, Right Now for exclusive bonuses at dailystoic.com/justice
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Quick takeaways

  • Using children as an excuse can lead to corruption, emphasizing the importance of setting a good example.
  • Upcoming book acts as an ethical will, guiding parents on good character, values, and responsibility for their children.

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Responsibility beyond providing

Parents often use their children as a convenient excuse to justify their actions or behavior, but this can be a slippery slope leading to corruption. The podcast highlights how some individuals in scandals and even fictional stories rationalize their selfish choices under the guise of helping their kids. It emphasizes that being a parent goes beyond just providing material things and working for a living, but also involves setting a positive example, instilling good values, and making the world a better place.

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