The Daily Dad

How To Encourage Crazy Dreams

Jul 7, 2022
Discover the intricate balance between nurturing your child's wild dreams and grounding them in reality. Through a captivating story of a famous comedian, the challenges parents face in encouraging ambition are explored. It's a thought-provoking journey that highlights the importance of support alongside the understanding of potential setbacks. This conversation sheds light on how to inspire without stifling, encouraging young dreamers to reach for the stars while addressing life's inevitable hurdles.
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ADVICE

Encouraging Crazy Dreams

  • Encourage children's dreams, even if they seem unrealistic.
  • Offer support and belief instead of discouragement stemming from worry.
ANECDOTE

Will Ferrell's Father's Support

  • Will Ferrell's father supported his comedic aspirations despite the industry's challenges.
  • He acknowledged the difficulty but gave Will permission to try and fail.
ADVICE

Permission to Try and Fail

  • Give children permission to pursue their dreams and also permission to fail.
  • Assure them of your unwavering support regardless of their chosen path or outcome.
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