Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: Addressing Evil In The World with Kids.
Dec 1, 2025
Discover how to prepare kids for the realities of evil in the world through gradual exposure to tough topics. Jocko emphasizes the importance of minimizing swearing and discusses when it can be effective. He shares impactful lessons learned from real-life experiences, such as showing a drug-related arrest to his son. The use of movies as tools to introduce complex subjects gets a deep dive, along with the transition from fiction to documentaries as children mature. Tune in for insights on navigating parenting in a challenging world!
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Keep Swearing The Exception
- Avoid normalizing heavy swearing around children; keep it the exception, not the norm.
- Teach kids that constant profanity undermines respect and effective communication.
Waking The Tent With An F‑Bomb
- Jocko woke a tent of ten-year-old boys swearing and responded by saying, "put your fucking wetsuits on."
- The moment showed how occasional swearing can be used in relationship and context rather than punished harshly.
Use Gradual Exposure To Teach About Evil
- Expose children to the reality of evil gradually so they can comprehend without being overwhelmed.
- Start with minor wrongs and escalate topics (theft, abuse, murder) as the child's understanding grows.
