Teen Talk: An Intimate Conversation With My Son - Jayson & Lucian Gaddis - 489
Mar 5, 2024
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A candid father-son conversation on challenges teens face in high school, social media apps, Waldorf vs. public school, over-parenting, and getting teenagers involved. Explore the impact of relational family experiences, stereotypes teens encounter, and the importance of supporting teens through failures and building trust in relationships.
Excessive smartphone use among teenagers raises concerns about technology addiction and safety risks.
Transitioning from Waldorf to public high school highlights the contrasting educational environments and experiences.
Deep dives
Teenagers and Smartphone Use
Teenagers spending excessive time on smartphones is a concern highlighted in the podcast. The host's son reflects on observing his peers constantly glued to their phones, even during crucial activities like driving lessons. This behavior raises worries about the impact of technology addiction on youth and the potential safety risks involved.
Waldorf Education Experience
The podcast delves into the benefits and drawbacks of a Waldorf education system, as narrated by the host's son. His firsthand experience transitioning from a Waldorf school to a public high school sheds light on the contrasting environments. While the Waldorf setting prioritized outdoor play and creativity, the larger public school offered more diverse opportunities but lacked the intimate community of a smaller school.
Importance of Relationship Coaches
The podcast underscores the significance of relationship coaching in addressing societal issues like loneliness and relationship struggles. Relationship professionals are seen as pivotal in fostering healthier connections and combatting the rising divorce rates and mental health challenges. The host advocates for aspiring relationship coaches to join the field, emphasizing the transformative impact they can have on individuals and society at large.
Jayson is joined by his son Lucian for a conversation about the unique challenges of being a teenager in high school. What are the challenges of being from a relationally focused family? What kinds of stereotypes do teens face? Why do so many parents over-parent their kids? You won’t want to miss this candid father-son conversation.