About this episode
In this episode, Josh discusses the importance of cultivating gratitude in children as a counter to entitlement.
"Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life in the world." – John Milton Are you raising kids who feel entitled to everything… or grateful for anything? In this episode, Josh makes the case that the most powerful antidote to the entitlement epidemic gripping younger generations is something every dad can cultivate right now — an attitude of gratitude. Drawing on history, psychology, and practical wisdom, Josh unpacks why gratitude matters more than ever, and gives dads concrete ways to live it out and model it for their kids. If the culture is producing more narcissism, entitlement, and dissatisfaction than ever before, the answer starts at home — with us. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why modern material abundance makes gratitude harder to instill What history (Rome) and modern psychology tell us about ingratitude How entitlement erodes happiness, relationships, and culture 3 practical ways to build gratitude into your daily routine Why saying please and thank you is more powerful than it sounds How to make gratitude a family habit — not just a dinner table exercise…
People in this episode
Host: Josh
Topics covered
- gratitude
- entitlement
- parenting
- family habits
- psychology
- happiness
Keywords
- gratitude
- entitlement
- parenting
- family
- happiness
- psychology
- narcissism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rome
Books & works: The Dad Project
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