CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT

My Parents Hit Me And I Turned Out Fine with Gabriel Hannan

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In this conversation, Whitney Goodman interviews Gabriel, also known as The Indomitable Black Man, about his journey to becoming a content creator who promotes respectful or gentle parenting. They discuss the challenges of being a black man in the gentle parenting space and the misconceptions surrounding discipline and abuse. Gabriel emphasizes teaching and guiding children through discipline rather than resorting to physical punishment. They also explore the long-term effects of abusive parenting on adults, including anxiety, depression, and difficulties with self-regulation. The conversation explores the impact of spanking and abuse, the importance of striving for more than 'fine' in parenting, the power imbalance between adults and children, the denial and accountability of parents, the cycle of bare minimum fatherhood, and breaking generational patterns.

Takeaways

  • Spanking and abuse can have long-term negative effects on children, leading to physical and mental health issues.
  • Parents should strive for more than just 'fine' in their parenting, aiming to provide the best for their children and create a positive legacy.
  • The power imbalance between adults and children should be recognized, and physical discipline should be replaced with effective communication and guidance.
  • Parents need to acknowledge and take accountability for the trauma they may have caused their children, rather than denying or minimizing it.
  • Fatherhood should go beyond the bare minimum of providing for children's basic needs, and fathers should actively lead, guide, and support their children.
  • Breaking generational patterns and cycles of trauma is essential for creating healthier and more positive family dynamics.


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