The Daily Dad

We’re In This Together

Feb 23, 2024

03:44

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The podcast delves into the importance of expanding our definition of 'our own' beyond immediate family, advocating for a collective mindset that encompasses a wider community and future generations. It highlights the significance of embracing collective parenting and introduces the innovative Harbor baby camera as a valuable tool for parents.

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Expand the definition of 'our own' to include a broader community perspective for promoting justice and the common good.

Introduce innovative solutions like Harbor baby monitor system to improve parenting experiences and access to sleep training.

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Noble Sentiments vs. Provincialism

The episode discusses how noble sentiments like 'family is family' can lead to harmful outcomes such as provincialism and nepotism. While these sentiments often encourage sacrifice and forgiveness, they can also create a narrow focus on only protecting one's own instead of considering the common good. The speaker highlights the importance of expanding the definition of 'our own' beyond just biological or race-based boundaries to encompass a broader community perspective. Drawing from Stoic philosophy and Marcus Aurelius, the episode emphasizes the idea of caring for everybody's children, not just our own, as a way to promote justice and the common good.

Expanding Our Definition of 'Our Own' for a Collective Mindset

2min

Embracing Collective Parenting and Introducing Harbor Baby Camera

2min

When we say “our own” we don’t think Americans or whatever country we live in, we think race. Or we think our blood relatives. That’s awful. This system we live in demands that we think of ourselves as more than just parents to our own kids. We have to think generationally. We can’t just think about getting ours, or protecting ours. We have to think like a village, like a group.

The Stoics remind us that we are “made for each other.” Marcus Aurelius spoke dozens of times about the “common good.” He didn’t just care about his kids. He cared about everybody’s kids. Because that’s what justice—what doing the right thing—demands of us.

It’s better to think of “our kids” as everybody. We’re all in this together, every single parent. We’re all better if we’re doing better, together.

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