Mind Ya Mental Podcast Why Respect Beats Obedience in Parenting
Oct 14, 2025
Explore the transformational shift from obedience to respect in parenting. Discover how historical trauma influences parenting practices in Black families. Learn actionable strategies for modeling emotional regulation and accountability to foster strong relationships. Understand the importance of teaching consent and encouraging children to express themselves. Raquel emphasizes prioritizing a child's feelings over societal expectations, urging parents to embrace their own growth while breaking harmful cycles.
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Clinician And New Parent
- Raquel Martin describes herself as a new parent and family therapist working with children and teens.
- She frames her experience both as a clinician and a mother of two boys to ground her points.
Obedience Versus Respect
- Parenting that demands unquestioning compliance is obedience, not respect.
- Raquel Martin argues obedience builds resentment while respect builds relationships.
Historical Roots Of Obedience
- Generational obedience in Black families stems from survival under enslavement and oppression.
- Raquel Martin links historical necessity to present parenting patterns that persist across generations.