Valuetainment "Parenting Has ZERO Influence" - Parenting Expert REVEALS Who REALLY Shapes Your Kids
Aug 26, 2025
A psychologist argues that after age 15, parenting loses its grip on development, with peers and schools taking charge. The podcast dives into how community and identity shape children's values, especially within the LGBTQ context. Listeners explore imaginative career aspirations and how external influences impact children's dreams and beliefs. There's also a discussion on shifting political loyalties in America, driven by real-world results. Plus, excitement brews over an upcoming vault conference, promising luxury and networking.
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Parental Influence Drops Sharply After Childhood
- Twin studies show parental influence on psychological traits falls to about 6% after age 15 and zero after 21.
- External factors like peers, schools, neighborhoods, and genetics dominate long-term personality development.
Use Two Windows To Influence Kids
- Get two "bites of the apple": shape kids strongly before 13 and then reinforce reasoning and resistance between 13–18.
- Teach them to reason about peers and resist easy choices by pointing out real situations they encounter.
Match Community To Family Values
- Choose schools and communities whose values align with what you want your children to learn.
- Surround kids with households that reinforce the behaviors you expect when you cannot be present.