#103 Rob Henderson - Care Crisis: Parenting and the Dark Side of Foster Homes

Rob Henderson is an Author, Cambridge PhD recipient, Yale Graduate, a US Air Force Veteran and a popular writer on Substack.

Going to school is far less important than having a parent who cares enough to make sure you get to class every day. 60% of boys in foster care are later incarcerated, while only 3 percent graduate from college. Children raised in a wealthy but unstable home are more likely to engage in harmful adult behaviors than a child raised in a low-income home yet stable home.

How a child raised in a wealthy but unstable home is more likely to engage in harmful adult behaviors than a child raised in a low-income home yet stable home

These are harrowing facts that Rob has devoted his lift to researching.

In this emotive episode, Rob unveils the stark realities of growing up in a system that often fails its most vulnerable members - the care system.

Rob Henderson's remarkable journey from foster care to elite academia is a testament to his resilience and determination.

From his turbulent childhood in foster homes to his academic achievements at elite universities, Henderson sheds light on the challenges faced by foster children, highlighting the staggering statistics that reveal the harsh realities of their outcomes. Through personal anecdotes and insightful analysis, he delves into the concept of "luxury beliefs" embraced by the upper class, exploring how these ideologies can perpetuate inequality and harm the very individuals they aim to uplift.

As Rob reflects on his own experiences and those of his peers who fell victim to the cycle of incarceration and despair, he challenges societal norms and redefines the meaning of success. With raw honesty and unwavering determination, he underscores the importance of stability and parental support in shaping one's future, emphasizing that true prosperity goes beyond external accolades.

This is a podcast episode close to my heart and I am so proud to be part of a choir of voices bringing this to light.

Order Rob’s Book “Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family and Social Class” here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Troubled-Memoir-Foster-Family-Social-ebook/dp/B0C6CFDNGH

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