Parenting is not about imparting wisdom, but about self-learning through the reflection children provide. A child is an act of production, not reproduction, leading parents to be forever in a relationship with a stranger. It is a process where parents learn more about themselves than they teach their child, challenging societal views and expectations of parenting.
Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist known for her popular parenting advice. She talks with Maya about how shifting to a mindset that children are “good inside” can improve parent-child relationships and make for long-lasting behavior change. Becky explains why her approach can help us navigate all kinds of relationships in our adult lives—with our co-workers, friends, and family members—thanks to simple practices like the "most generous interpretation."
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