Debate 1: The Sharing Episode

Debate 1: The Sharing Episode

Author: Danusia Malina-Derben February 24, 2024 Duration: 2:09:02

 This special Parents Who Think Sharing Episode is for listeners who want to dive into all three episodes of Debate 1 in one convenient download. Prepare yourself for uninterrupted exploration of this thought-provoking debate on "Is Having a Favorite Child Okay?"  Three parents share their candid opinions from start to finish, leaving no stone unturned. Unlike other debate shows, PWT guests don't name-call or shame each other despite their differing opinions. There are still plenty of surprises but no personal attacks. 

 

 

-We start out as guests share their quick-fire 200 word LIFE STORY, followed by THE P THAT FITS ME segment. You'll hear which guest thinks their opinion is Progressive, or Predictable or perhaps Polarising. 

 

 

-Danusia, host of PWT confesses where she stands on this debate in the DISHING THE DIRT segment.  And on we go as each guest says-it-like-they-see-it in the GET UP ON YOUR HIGH HORSE core part of the debate. Meanwhile, you'll hear clips from four of Danusia's ten children as they discuss their perspectives on being her favourite child, or not.

 

 

-In the "If THIS, Then THAT" section, the consequences of favouritism are debated without sugarcoating. We uncover the "ONE HABIT" adopted by guests based on their stance on favourite children. We explore the relationship between beliefs and actions, and reveal how guests' beliefs shape their choices and habits.

 

 

-With the debate drawing to a close in the LAST WORDS segment , host Danusia answers the question: does she have a favourite among her ten children?

As you consider what you've heard, ask yourself: Did this debate challenge your perspective? Did it prompt you to reconsider your beliefs? Because ultimately, the most important question remains: Did this episode make you think

 

Because here at Parents Who Think, we're not about telling you what to think; we provide debates, you decide what to think.

 

Join us for the next Parents Who Think debate as we tackle the burning question: "Are we creating mollycoddled kids?"

 

Parents Who Think Guests featured in this debate are:

Darya Haitoglou + Jamie Newton + Peggy Starnes  

 

 

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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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