The #1 Priority Every Parent Must Teach

About this episode

Dennis Prager discusses the importance of teaching character as the top priority in parenting.

As a parent, have you ever found yourself torn between teaching your child the importance of good character and the desire for them to succeed in life? On this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis delves into the ultimate issue of raising children and the role of character in their upbringing. He argues that character should be the top priority, above all else, including happiness, success, and even health. Follow on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

People in this episode

Host: Dennis Prager

Topics covered

• parenting
• character
• success
• upbringing
• values

Keywords

• parenting
• character education
• success
• happiness
• values

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Salem Podcast Network

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