Raising Collaborative Children in a Fragmented Economy (w/ Dr. Lucía Alcalá)

About this episode

Dr. Lucía Alcalá discusses how cultural values influence children's development and family dynamics in the context of a fragmented economy.

This conversation with Dr. Lucía Alcalá explores how cultural values shape children’s autonomy, motivation, emotional development, and contributions to family life. Drawing from her research with Indigenous communities in Yucatán, she reveals what Western parenting norms overlook and how collaboration and reciprocity can transform family dynamics. The episode invites listeners to rethink childhood itself as part of a healthier, more regenerative economy. View the show notes: https://www.lifte...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Lucía Alcalá

Topics covered

• collaboration
• parenting
• cultural values
• child development
• regenerative economy

Keywords

• autonomy
• motivation
• emotional development
• family life
• Indigenous communities

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Yucatán

More episodes of Next Economy Now: For the Benefit of All Life

• Celebrating World Localization Day (w/ Helena Norberg-Hodge) · June 2, 2026 · 45 min
• Creating Place-Based Systems Change (w/Matt Biggar) · May 19, 2026 · 55 min
• Can Next Economy Companies Become Incorruptible? (w/ Eric Ries) · May 5, 2026 · 1h 12m
• Building a Functional Society Through Restorative Justice (w/ Gerald Partridge) · April 21, 2026 · 59 min
• Building a More Sustainable Textile Industry (w/ Brianna Kilcullen) · April 7, 2026 · 27 min
• Rebuilding Healthcare for the Benefit of All (w/ Dave Chase) · March 24, 2026 · 1h 3m