This episode is about parenting. We’ve received many requests to talk on this subject. In this episode, Jodi explains what children need physically and emotionally, and then zeroes in on one need that, if met, will enable a child (or any person) to have all their other needs met. That need is RESPONSIBILITY. When a child is taught to be responsible for their own thoughts, feelings, and choices, they learn to live life empowered, to meet their own needs, and to ask for help when they need it. Teaching a child to engage in personal responsibility is a large task, and in this podcast, Jodi lays the groundwork for how to do it. Jodi explains 4 tenets of teaching children to be personally responsible: Teach children that they have the ability to choose—and they are ALWAYS choosing (even when they don’t want to). Teach children boundaries Teach children vulnerability Teach children how to think rationally and choose their responses to their emotions.

Jodi answers several questions from parents, about raising children to be responsible. Jodi gives several examples of how to allow children to have the consequences of their choices and be responsible for them, with empathy and safety, and without shame. Questions include: What kind of expectations should I have for my child? What do I expect from them? Are my expectations appropriate? What do you do when children don’t like the rules or the precautions that parents set in place? How do you continue to parent while still allowing them to have autonomy? (How do you hold boundaries with children and still give them choice?) How do you continue to parent children who refuse to respect the boundaries you’ve put up? How often do you talk to your child about current and future responsibilities? How do I correct inappropriate behavior? How do I teach my child to do things that they will be expected to do as an adult? Do I direct their thoughts and goals towards adult responsibilities? How do I teach my child that they affect other people? Do they know how much power they have, and will have as an adult, to affect others for good or bad? I’m wondering how to let my child know that they’re seen and validated by me. How do I teach my child to be responsible about technology How do I direct my child to repent and make full restitution when they make poor choices? Do I hold them accountable to follow through with restitution? 

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