Preston Moore, K Preston Moore
Preston Moore, K Preston Moore
Ep 61: Are you making it harder for your kids? Also, a lesson in cleaning... Your side of the street
Ep 61: Are you making it harder for your kids? Also, a lesson in cleaning... Your side of the street
Ep 61: Are you making it harder for your kids? Also, a lesson in cleaning... Your side of the street
Thursday 5th March 2020
Preston Moore discusses how parents can unintentionally hinder their children's growth in mental health and addiction settings. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Parenting Pitfalls: Are You Hindering Your Child's Growth?
The most important thing is that we, that the young man who we're talking about needs to focus on his own stuff, and dad needs to let him do that. The amount of times when I was getting in trouble when I was younger or friends were getting in trouble, parents had a tendency to say: oh well, they have bad influences around them, or oh, the people they're hanging out with, or oh, this or that situation, the number one thing in common that I had in all of my issues, whether it's getting in trouble at home, at school, at work or with the law is me.
Ever sat in a room where parents seem to speak more for their kids than the kids themselves? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The High Cost of Anonymity', Preston Moore dives into the complex dynamics of parent-child communication, especially in the context of mental health and addiction. He shares eye-opening stories from team meetings where parents inadvertently overshadow their children's voices, making it tough for the kids to express their feelings or take ownership of their treatment.
This pattern, Moore argues, mirrors what happens when new members join 12-step recovery programs—eager to change but hesitant to fully commit. He discusses how this reluctance to embrace change can stall progress, both for kids and adults alike. Through candid anecdotes and practical advice, Moore underscores the importance of letting children speak for themselves and encourages parents to step back and listen.
He also touches on the broader implications of these interactions, drawing parallels to how we often handle our own life challenges. If you're a parent, or just someone looking to understand the nuances of effective communication and personal responsibility, this episode offers valuable insights that are both relatable and enlightening.