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#33: If you want to be a leader for your children, then...
Imagine this: Your teen is about to leave home. You’ve spent years modeling good habits, values, structure. But as the days tick down, panic sets in. Did they even learn anything? Will they fall apart the moment they’re on their own?
This is the fear that haunts so many parents. We cling to the belief that if we model well enough, our children will mirror us. But what if that’s the very thing pushing them away?
In this episode, we uncover the painful truth about forced modeling—how it backfires, why it can fracture relationships, and what truly prepares a child for independence. Before they…
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