About this episode

The episode explores the concept of status and its impact on parenting and children's social interactions.

In today’s episode, I sit down with psychologist and professor Alison Fragale to explore the concept of status—what it really means, why the need to be respected is such a fundamental human drive, and how it shapes the way our kids navigate friendships, school, and their broader social world. We talk about how status often shows up differently for girls, the balance between being likable and being confident, and how subtle habits like self-deprecation can influence how our kids see themselves. We discuss a simple, powerful framework for understanding behavior through the lens of warmth and competence, along with practical ways to help kids build confidence, interpret social feedback, and develop relationships rooted in real respect rather than external validation. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/ Subscribe to my free newsletter for parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox: draliza.substack.com Follow me on Instagram for more: @raisinggoodhumanspodcast Sponsored by: BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/humans Academy of Nutrition and…

People in this episode

Host: Aliza Pressman

Guest: Alison Fragale

Topics covered

• status
• respect
• influence
• parenting
• social dynamics
• confidence
• relationships

Keywords

• status
• respect
• parenting
• confidence
• social feedback
• relationships
• self-deprecation

Sponsors

BetterHelp, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Little Spoon

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