The GaryVee Audio Experience Why People Are Creating Insecurity and Fear in Their Kids | Backseat Freestyle
Nov 3, 2019
In a candid rant, the host dives into how modern parenting can foster insecurity in kids. He argues that constantly shielding children from failure makes them feel incapable. The conversation touches on how prosperity can lead to entitlement, contrasting today’s overprotective tendencies with the independence children once learned. Fostering self-reliance is emphasized as vital for happiness, while excessive control is critiqued as detrimental to emotional health. It’s a thought-provoking take on the parent-child dynamic in today’s world.
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Insecurity and Fear
- Gary Vee's biggest fear for kids is insecurity and fear, stemming from parents.
- He believes parents create this by showing kids they don't believe in their capabilities.
Self-Reliance and Happiness
- Gary Vee advises young people to live on their own two feet.
- He says this is the quickest way to happiness, not parental support.
Brisbane Couple Anecdote
- Gary Vee recounts a story about a couple in Brisbane justifying their large house.
- They claimed they needed the space, but Gary Vee saw it as unnecessary indulgence.