Is Having a Favourite Child Okay? Part 2

Is Having a Favourite Child Okay? Part 2

Author: Danusia Malina-Derben February 10, 2024 Duration: 41:32

The Parents Who Think debut debate "Is having a Favourite Child Okay?" landed last episode. Prime yourself with the mini episode called "HOW PARENTS WHO THINK DEBATES WORK' and episode 1 before tuning in unless you like wondering, "What's even going on, and what am I in for?" Meet PWT host, Danusia Malina-Derben and the three parents as they begin to spill tea on this emotive debate topic.

 

 

In episode 2 guests share whether they were favourite children or not, then jump straight into the GET UP ON YOUR HIGH HORSE segment where the core back-and-forth debate goes down. Split opinions are at the heart of this episode. This is where guests passionately throw down their views and go head-to-head on why they believe what they believe. Remember, agreement is never the goal. 

 

 

Four of Danusia, the host's ten children, also share why they think they're either the favourite (or not) in her family. It's a mix of honesty, heart and a sprinkle of sass. And that's a wrap till next week where the same guests tell you more, especially about the real life consequences of their opinions. 

 

 

Parents Who Think are not here to tell you what to think; we provide debates, you decide what to think. 

 

 

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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