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The Daily Dad

They Owe You Nothing

Jun 21, 2021
02:23
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The podcast discusses the fundamental truth that parents must grapple with the concept of not expecting anything in return from their children, emphasizing the responsibility of caring without expecting reciprocation.
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  • Parents don't deserve gratitude from children, focus on responsibility.
  • Avoid seeking validation or entitlement in parenting, prioritize the act itself.

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Parenting Perspective: It's About Responsibility, Not Entitlement

Parents often feel entitled to certain things like respect and gratitude from their children. However, this mindset can lead to conflict within families. The podcast emphasizes that children don't owe their parents anything. Instead, parents owe everything to their children, as highlighted in The Little Prince. The responsibility of being a parent entails a lifelong commitment without expecting recognition or returns, focusing on the work itself.

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