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016: Knowing How and When to Support Your Child’s Interests
1 hour, 15 minutes
Do you remember being a kid and having big dreams? I wanted to be an actor. I used to put on plays for my parents starring me and my brother which, most of the time, ended up being me yelling at my brother for not remembering his lines, or cues, or blocking. It may have seemed silly at the time for the practical person, but as a kid I could see no reason that dream couldn't be a reality.
We have a great privilege as parents to have a front row seat when it comes to our child's dreams. It's difficult to resist the temptation to shrug off something that seems impossible, or to try to steer them in a more practical direction out of our desire to keep them safe and well taken care of. In this episode Ben and Rachel talk about when and how to support our children's interests and how to strike a healthy balance between being protective and being supportive.
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By Ben Toalson & Rachel Toalson - A weekly podcast on balancing family life with a creative pursuit.1 hour, 15 minutes
Do you remember being a kid and having big dreams? I wanted to be an actor. I used to put on plays for my parents starring me and my brother which, most of the time, ended up being me yelling at my brother for not remembering his lines, or cues, or blocking. It may have seemed silly at the time for the practical person, but as a kid I could see no reason that dream couldn't be a reality.
We have a great privilege as parents to have a front row seat when it comes to our child's dreams. It's difficult to resist the temptation to shrug off something that seems impossible, or to try to steer them in a more practical direction out of our desire to keep them safe and well taken care of. In this episode Ben and Rachel talk about when and how to support our children's interests and how to strike a healthy balance between being protective and being supportive.