The Daily Dad

Is It Really As Bad As You Say?

Jun 2, 2021

03:39

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The podcast explores the behavior of overly worried parents, urging them to trust the process and support their kids. It discusses the impact of unnecessary pressure on children's success and emphasizes the importance of allowing kids to enjoy their childhood.

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Some parents overly obsess about their children's success, fighting for advantages while overlooking systemic injustices.

Affluent parents may resort to extreme measures in college admissions, emphasizing the importance of trusting the process and reducing parental pressure.

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Concerns of Overbearing Parents

Some parents exhibit excessive worry and aggression in ensuring their children's success, constantly pushing for advantages while resisting disadvantages fiercely. Despite their intense parental involvement, these individuals often bypass concerns of systemic injustice and financial struggles that affect others. The overly aggressive actions of such parents, like demanding changes from teachers or confronting school officials, highlight their dedication to ensuring their children's triumph, even within an inherently flawed education system.

Examining Overly Aggressive Parenting and Encouraging Calmness

4min

“There is a type of parent who is constantly worried about their kids. They’re worried that the teacher isn’t giving their daughter enough attention. They’re worried that their son is falling behind. They fight and claw for every advantage...and resist every possible disadvantage with equal ferocity. More than anything, they want their kids to “succeed”—and they will not let anything get in the way of that.”

Ryan rationalizes the worry and nervousness that comes with raising kids in a system that is largely out of your control, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.

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