Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? Part 2

Are we Creating Mollycoddled Kids? Part 2

Author: Danusia Malina-Derben March 16, 2024 Duration: 41:07

Last episode on Parents Who Think, we threw down the start of the debate on whether we're making our kids too soft. If you missed it, don't sweat it. If you've never listened into a PWT debate you can catch up on details in a quick  10-minute episode, telling you how these PWT debates roll and meet host, Danusia Malina-Derben. But if you're in a rush, just dive into this episode where Danusia and three parents get real about whether we're coddling our kids too much.

 

In this episode, we kick things off by defining what "mollycoddling" even means and what kind of grown-ups, guests want their kids to turn into. Then, they jump straight into the juicy part—the "Get Up On Your High Horse" segment. This is where things warm up a treat as guests air their opinions and share some eyebrow-raising practices. And hey, there's no pressure to agree here.

 

You'll hear from one parent who's all about teaching self-control and sees discipline as the holy grail of parenting. Then there's the other parent who's basically a one-person concierge for their kids, although they didn't always spoil their older ones like this. And finally, there's the third parent who's setting their own standards for what mollycoddling means, all in the name of protecting their kids' mental health.

 

And that's a wrap for now. Tune in next week for more from these same folks, where we''ll dish out the real-life consequences of their beliefs. Remember, Parents Who Think aren't here to tell you what to believe; we're serving up debates, and it's up to you to decide where you stand.

 

Parents Who Think Guests featured in this debate are:

Nicola Middleton + Rosie Sherry + Tanya Hackney

 

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  • Credits:

  • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben 

  • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Roger Heathers

  • Assisted by Marie Kruz

  • Cover art by Anthony Oram

 


Danusia Malina-Derben hosts Parents Who Think, a podcast built on the premise that thoughtful disagreement is more valuable than easy consensus. As an entrepreneur, author, and mother of ten, she facilitates candid conversations that deliberately challenge the comfortable assumptions and unspoken rules of modern parenthood. Each episode features intelligent parents from a wide spectrum of backgrounds, engaging in no-holds-barred debates on crucial dilemmas. The discussions are raw and unfiltered, offering listeners a range of perspectives that often exist outside mainstream parenting narratives. This isn't about finding a single right answer but about illuminating the complex, often hard realities of raising children. Whether your own views are conventional or more marginalized, this podcast provides a rare space for genuine intellectual friction. You'll hear nuanced arguments that prioritize thinking over dogma, inviting you to examine your own choices more deeply. The goal is clarity, not comfort, making it an essential listen for anyone who believes parenting deserves more than a recycled script. Tune in for conversations that interrupt the status quo, acknowledging that agreement is not the point-rigorous, compassionate thought is.
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