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027: Helping Your Child Avoid "American Idol" Syndrome
1 hour, 9 minutes
American Idol is a show featuring vocalists who audition and compete for a chance to share their gift with the world. One of the big draws of the show is the audition process, where hopefuls from all over the country sing in front of the judges in hopes of advancing to the next level. The talent ranges from really good to "I can't believe they let that person get this far," which is part of the schtick. It's mildly entertaining to watch someone butcher a song, especially if they seem to have no clue as to how bad their singing is.
We obviously don't want that kind of obliviousness for our kids, but sometimes we find it difficult to be direct with them about the things they need to improve on, especially if they seem to think highly of their talent.
In this episode, Ben and Rachel get into this and other manifestations of "American Idol" syndrome, the root cause, and things we can do as parents to not only help our children to have a more secure sense of self worth, but have the freedom to hear constructive critique and grow in their talents.
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By Ben Toalson & Rachel Toalson - A weekly podcast on balancing family life with a creative pursuit.1 hour, 9 minutes
American Idol is a show featuring vocalists who audition and compete for a chance to share their gift with the world. One of the big draws of the show is the audition process, where hopefuls from all over the country sing in front of the judges in hopes of advancing to the next level. The talent ranges from really good to "I can't believe they let that person get this far," which is part of the schtick. It's mildly entertaining to watch someone butcher a song, especially if they seem to have no clue as to how bad their singing is.
We obviously don't want that kind of obliviousness for our kids, but sometimes we find it difficult to be direct with them about the things they need to improve on, especially if they seem to think highly of their talent.
In this episode, Ben and Rachel get into this and other manifestations of "American Idol" syndrome, the root cause, and things we can do as parents to not only help our children to have a more secure sense of self worth, but have the freedom to hear constructive critique and grow in their talents.