Adam Price

Adam Price, a child psychologist and author of "He's Not Lazy," discusses teenage boys' struggles with motivation. He argues that many young men feel overwhelmed by pressure and fear of failure, rather than being truly lazy. Price emphasizes that nagging can worsen these issues, and instead, parents should grant boys more autonomy. He advocates for open communication and support, allowing boys to face natural consequences, which fosters accountability and resilience. This insightful conversation reshapes how we view engagement in teenage boys.

Do you have a teenage boy who struggles in school? Or do you have a younger son who you can imagine struggling in school as he gets older? He may be an otherwise capable young man, but seems apathetic and unmotivated, to the point you think he's not excelling simply because he's lazy. My guest today says that's the wrong conclusion to draw, and one that leads to the wrong parenting approach to addressing it.His name is Adam Price and he's a child psychologist and the author of He's Not Lazy: Empowering Your Son to Believe in Himself. Today on the show, Dr. Price argues that the real reason many young men are unmotivated is not that they don't care about succeeding, but that they feel too much pressure to do so, and are scared of failing. We discuss why nagging and over-parenting simply exacerbates this issue, and how stepping back and giving boys more autonomy can help them become more self-directed and find their footing.Get the show notes at aom.is/notlazy.

In this engaging conversation, Adam Price and Emily Jane Acree, the talented sibling duo behind Relative Rhythms, dive into the vibrant world of music and dance education. They discuss the magical synergy between tap dancers and jazz musicians, sharing insights from their artistic journeys. The duo reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome while highlighting the importance of community in the arts. Listeners will be thrilled to hear about their upcoming podcast and their dedication to fostering collaboration through rhythmic arts.