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Restorative Parenting, with Sharona Drake-Henderson

Sep 11, 2023
07:03
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Sharona Drake-Henderson, parenting expert, discusses restorative parenting and its benefits in raising children. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, meaningful questions, and quality time in creating a restorative household.
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  • Restorative parenting emphasizes treating others the way we want to be treated, examining where we went wrong and holding people accountable while recognizing their inherent value.
  • Restorative parenting challenges the narrative of parenting from a place of fear, emphasizing the need for parents to address their own broken places and traumas before creating a more restorative household.

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Restorative Parenting: Treating Others with Value

Restorative parenting emphasizes treating others the way we want to be treated, whether it is our children or those who have wronged us. It asks us to examine where we went wrong, who has been hurt, and who has caused the harm, with the goal of holding people accountable while still recognizing their inherent value. The concept of restorative justice, which the speaker adopted from their experience in Chicago, played a significant role in shaping their approach to parenting. It encourages honoring the humanity of individuals, despite their actions, and acknowledges the layers of trauma that both parents and children carry. To create a more restorative household, the speaker advises treating children as equals, empathizing with their experiences, asking good questions, and fostering a sense of curiosity. Additionally, they highlight the importance of having fun and seeing the parent-child relationship as a partnership.

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