Status Updates From Raising Men: From Fathers t...

Okay, liked Chapter 4. Consistency. Be mindful of who the people are who influence your kids. Point out the people who might not be so great, and find coping mechanisms (burned-out teachers, dreamkillers-loved this term, bad friends, etc.). Positive reinforcement helps give kids (and people) a sense that they can achieve something with enough hard work and dedication.

Mixed feeling on this one so far, some of it seems borderline abusive. I also haven't really heard any specific parenting "methods" or processes, but I do think this has been a good reflective book on deconstructing what you took away from your own parents, how you've parented so far, how you want to parent moving forward. I think on a fundamental basis, I agree with his "why," but don't quite align with his methods.

This guy is probably an asshole, but I do enjoy the dramatic retelling of SEAL training and comparison to parenting. Very fascinating and kind of a funny side-by-side!

Okay, I know it’s written to fathers, and the “macho” narrator makes me chuckle-cringe a little, but honestly sort of impressed with the intro. I don’t mind me a “get your shit together” kind of grab sometimes!