Partnership Parenting: World Schooling and Mental Health with Lainie Liberti & Miro Siegel
We want to raise children that have agency, right, I mean because ultimately their life is their life right, and control does not create connection.
Ever thought about what it means to truly partner with your teen in their journey to adulthood? Beth Syverson sits down with Lainie Liberti and her 23-year-old son, Miro Siegel, to unpack their unique approach to parenting on this episode of the Safe Home Podcast. Lainie is not just a best-selling author and international speaker, but also a pioneering advocate for world schooling and transformative mentoring for teens.
Together with Miro, she co-founded Project World School, creating immersive learning experiences in over 20 countries with more than 100 teens. Their partnership goes beyond traditional roles, fostering an environment where both parent and child can thrive as their authentic selves. In this conversation, they dive into the principles of partnership parenting, emphasizing the importance of parents doing their own work and collaborating with their children rather than imposing authoritarian rules.
They explore the de-schooling process, self-regulation, and strategies for building meaningful connections. Lainie's book, 'Seen, Heard & Understood: Parenting and Partnering with Teens for Greater Mental Health', aligns perfectly with the values discussed in the podcast, offering practical advice for parents seeking to support their teen's mental health. Whether you're curious about alternative education methods or looking for ways to strengthen your relationship with your teen, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.