Empowering Children: Why Obedience Doesn't Keep Kids Safe

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of empowering children to advocate for themselves rather than promoting blind obedience.

Most of us were raised to believe that obedient children are safe children. I take on that myth head-on in this episode, because the reality is the opposite. Kids who can't say no at home can't say no to a bully, a coach, or anyone who crosses a line. In this episode, I walk through the steps to raise children who can advocate for themselves without becoming disrespectful. Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coaching Certification Program trains you to do exactly that. DM me CERTIFICATION on Instagram for details. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics covered

• obedience
• child safety
• parenting
• self-advocacy

Keywords

• internal compass
• peer pressure
• parenting techniques

Mentioned in this episode

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