636: Is It Wrong to Decline Guardianship of Family? | Feedback Friday
Mar 11, 2022
This episode tackles the dilemma of guardianship, questioning the ethical implications when asked to care for a family member’s children. Listeners also hear about the emotional complexities after breakups and the concept of ambiguous loss. There's practical advice on approaching job leads through connections in a non-awkward way. Additionally, the discussion includes navigating grief after losing a pet while embracing new furry companions. Lastly, the advantages of multilingual upbringing are highlighted, connecting language skills with future opportunities.
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Pastor's Success Story
A pastor, previously fired for seeking marriage therapy, found a new, better position.
His story highlights the power of focusing on relationships, reputation, mission, and character.
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Guardianship Dilemma
Honestly assess your ability and willingness to care for your niece and nephew.
Have an open conversation with your brother-in-law about your capabilities and desired involvement.
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Networking for Internship
Discuss the potential opportunity with your son first to gauge his interest.
Contact the managing director, expressing your request respectfully and without pressure.
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You and your spouse made the decision long ago not to have children of your own. So was it wrong to hesitate when your brother-in-law asked you to assume guardianship over his children should the unthinkable happen to him? We'll try to get to the bottom of this conundrum and more here on Feedback Friday!
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Are you wrong to decline your brother-in-law's request to assume guardianship over his children should the unthinkable happen?
By happenstance, you did a favor for someone who turns out to be a bigwig at a company where your son would like to apply for a job. Is there a non-awkward way to approach this person for a possible lead?
Can there be such a thing as closure when a seemingly dandy keen college romance ends in a sudden, inexplicable breakup?
You adopted a puppy just a few weeks after losing the family dog you'd known since childhood. Now you find yourself having full-blown panic attacks worrying about all the things that could go wrong with the new pet. What can you do to ease this ever-present, crippling anxiety sooner rather than later?
You and your spouse speak multiple languages, and you'd like to pass them along to your newborn daughter. What can you do to ensure you're not unintentionally overwhelming her in the process?
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