The Greg McKeown Podcast 111. Where You Learned to Handle Conflict (with Anna McKeown)
Jun 9, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Anna McKeown, co-host and wife of Greg McKeown, shares her insights on conflict resolution and its vital role in relationships. They explore surprising influences on conflict-handling, including educational television's unintended negative effects. Anna emphasizes how parental dynamics deeply impact children's emotional well-being, and how effective conflict resolution can shape healthier behaviors in youth. The conversation also dives into navigating workplace toxicity and fostering empathy for better relationships.
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Educational TV and Aggression
- Anna McKeown recalls research from Nurture Shock about how children learn aggression from educational TV.
- The study found that children modeled aggressive behavior from shows like Arthur, surprisingly more so than from violent programs.
Writers and Conflict Resolution
- Greg McKeown notes that writers of children's shows may lack conflict resolution skills, influencing the content they create.
- This raises concerns about the quality of conflict resolution modeled in these programs.
Parental Influence
- Both Greg and Anna McKeown reflect on learning conflict resolution from their parents.
- Greg highlights the impact of unspoken communication and nonverbal cues in shaping children's understanding of conflict.
