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Dear Son, they're shooting at me! In this episode I caught up with my teenage son to get his perspective on school safety and the dangers of being tough (or at least trying to be). I shared a story about one of my run-ins with gun violence. Some days I'm paralyzed by the thought that my son might, at some point, have a similar experience.
Violence is so prevalent, that it can become numbing to kids, teenagers...and adults. Part of the struggle is navigating what is too much exposure, too soon. Part of me enjoys subscribing to the myth that ignorance is bliss. The rest of me wants to ensure my children know how to fight. The dichotomy.
As always, I welcome your feedback and perspective. It takes a village.
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The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community
1. Reveal trauma
2. Heal from trauma
3. Help through telling stories of it all
“Better Man. Better Father.”
By Derek Johns5
6161 ratings
Dear Son, they're shooting at me! In this episode I caught up with my teenage son to get his perspective on school safety and the dangers of being tough (or at least trying to be). I shared a story about one of my run-ins with gun violence. Some days I'm paralyzed by the thought that my son might, at some point, have a similar experience.
Violence is so prevalent, that it can become numbing to kids, teenagers...and adults. Part of the struggle is navigating what is too much exposure, too soon. Part of me enjoys subscribing to the myth that ignorance is bliss. The rest of me wants to ensure my children know how to fight. The dichotomy.
As always, I welcome your feedback and perspective. It takes a village.
#blackfathers #fatherandson #blackexcellence #entrepreneurship #toughguy
Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:
1. subscribe to the channel,
2. turn on the notifications,
3. like this video,
4. leave a comment, and
5. share this content with someone who needs it.
The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com
Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors:
Listen More Talk Less: https://l-m-t-l.myshopify.com
Johns & Co Apparel: https://johnsandcompany.co
Love Kisha J Studios: https://etsy.com/shop/LoveKishaJStudios
Tate Whalun (Discount Code: THEDSP): https://tatewhalun.com
Let’s connect socially:
https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast
https://twitter.com/dearsonpodcast
https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast
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