The Daily Dad They Don’t Define You—And You Don’t Define Them
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Jan 2, 2025 Explore the importance of separating your identity from your children's choices. Discover how setting healthy boundaries can empower kids to forge their own paths. A deep dive into parenting challenges, like navigating nutrition while balancing reputation, highlights convenient solutions like Huel. Plus, learn how modeling respectful behavior shapes positive values in your children.
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Stilpo's Daughter
- Stilpo's daughter had a bad reputation, and someone tried to shame him for it.
- He responded that she's no more a disgrace to him than he is an honor to her.
Separate Identities
- Don't conflate your children's choices or circumstances with your identity.
- Let them be their own people, and love them unconditionally.
Plato's Household
- A boy living with Plato returned home and saw his father yell at someone.
- He remarked that no one at Plato's house acted that way, illustrating children's sensitivity to parental behavior.