Is Having a Favourite Child Okay? Part 1

Is Having a Favourite Child Okay? Part 1

Author: Danusia Malina-Derben February 3, 2024 Duration: 34:54

The Parents Who Think debut debate has arrived. Join us for "Is having a Favourite Child Okay?" We break down what PWT debates are all about in this episode, so you're not left wondering, "What's even going on, and what am I in for?" Meet PWT host, Danusia Malina-Derben. Instead of hitting you with a boring bio, she spills some real-deal stats about herself. Yep, these numbers are no joke, totally legit!

 

 

After an intro to the general subject of favourites, Danusia DISHES THE DIRT on her background with favourites, setting the stage for the main event. Then, get to know the three debate parents as they spill the deets on their lives in a quick LIFE STORY segment. They don't hold back in the SAY IT IN SIX segment, summing up their opinions in just six words.

 

 

Once you've got the lowdown on where everyone stands, it's time for THE P THAT FITS ME segment. Guests declare themselves as Predictable, Progressive, or Polarising - it's like planting a flag in the ground to mark their territory. And that's a wrap for this episode!

 

 

Jump back into episode Two of this debate next week for another round with the same three PWT parents. This time, they're spilling even more tea. The highlight? A segment called GET UP ON YOUR HIGH HORSE, where the core debate goes down on whether having a favourite child is okay or not.

 

 

Get ready to also hear from four of the host, Danusia's children, as they share why they think they're the favourite (or not) in her family. 

 

 

PWT 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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