Teen Talk - Conscious Parenting

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This episode Susan Sutherland shares her approach to parenting teenagers and navigating the challenges societal expectations place on them. She emphasizes the importance of being aware of one's own limiting beliefs and patterns, rather than parenting on autopilot. Susan shares her belief in valuing qualities like kindness, respect, and leadership and not exclusively focusing on academic achievements. She highlights the need for parents to let their children pursue their own passions and not impose their own unfulfilled expectations on them.

The conversation explores the concept of success and how it is often defined by external factors such as education, achievements, and cultural expectations. Susan shares her personal experiences and challenges the traditional notion of success, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and individual passions.
Takeaways

• Be aware of your own limiting beliefs and parenting choices.
• Question societal expectations placed on teenagers and consider if they align with your values.
• Value qualities like kindness, respect, and leadership over academic achievements.
• Allow your children to pursue their own passions and avoid imposing your unfulfilled expectations on them

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