Episode Details

Cathy and Todd discuss entitlement and how to better relate and understand our kids. They talk about the importance of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, why it takes kids time to change their behavior, and how to avoid using shame when communicating family values. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com.

Timestamps

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:03:37) Tournament of Bad- glasses/purse
(00:05:57) Get him a body bag *
(00:08:08) Entitlement
(00:09:55) Michigan Marching Band
(00:17:29) Examples of entitlement
(00:24:47) Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation
(00:28:23) Grades
(00:35:14) When kids want things
(00:40:36) Controlling parents
(00:42:33) Conformity versus independence
(00:43:28) Two things blend in and stand out *
(00:44:55) Todd’s drinking
(00:47:14) Why kids get annoyed at parents *
(00:48:32) Household chores
(00:50:10) Making lunches
(00:54:39) Summary

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