The Ben Shapiro Show Raising Kids Well & Staying Faithful To Your Wife | Andrew Klavan
May 14, 2023
Andrew Klavan, an acclaimed novelist and commentator, dives into the intricacies of parenting and fidelity. He shares insights on teaching kids morality and discusses challenging societal norms about love and duty in parenthood. Klavan reflects on how raising children can shift one’s understanding of commitment and the importance of moral values. The conversation also touches on gender dynamics in marriage, emphasizing the need to align love with duty to foster genuine family connections and impart lasting values.
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Shapiro's Daughter's Wit
- Ben Shapiro's daughter asked her teacher, "What do they pay you for?"
- This happened after the teacher couldn't answer her question during a quiz.
Klavan's Parenting
- Andrew Klavan never hit his children but maintained the capacity to be scary.
- His son said he wasn't afraid because he knew his father wouldn't do something wrong.
Fidelity as a Virtue
- Andrew Klavan initially saw marital fidelity as a restriction.
- He later realized that true fidelity strengthens the marital bond by fostering trust and authenticity.