Raising Kids with Character in an Entitled World with Monica Swanson

37 min • 4 februari 2025

This week’s episode is one that every parent can relate to. I’m joined by Monica Swanson to talk about a struggle many of us face—raising kids who aren’t entitled in a world that often is.

Here are a few takeaways from today’s conversation:

As parents, we need to be intentional about combating entitlement in our homes.
Teaching kids responsibility and real-life opportunities to work hard builds character.
Helping our kids develop a heart of gratitude is one of the best ways to fight entitlement.
Parenting is a learning process, and it's okay to wrestle with these challenges while seeking wisdom and growth.

Monica Swanson is an author, speaker, and host of The Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly The Boy Mom Podcast). As a mom of four boys, she shares practical wisdom on raising kids with strong character, work ethic, and faith in today’s world.

This conversation is just two friends trying to figure it out together, and we’re so glad you’re stepping into it with us. I hope you leave feeling encouraged and equipped to guide your kids toward gratitude, responsibility, and strong character. Enjoy!

(00:00) Understanding Entitlement in Today's Culture

(02:49) The Role of Technology and Parenting

(06:12) Celebrating Achievements: A Double-Edged Sword

(08:56) Instilling Gratitude as an Antidote

(12:00) Teaching Work Ethic and Responsibility

(16:56) Building Character and Responsibility in Kids

(18:01) Fighting Entitlement and Cultivating Gratitude

(19:45) Modeling Gratitude as Parents

(22:05) Intentional Parenting in a Selfie Culture

(24:58) The Importance of Service and Perspective

(29:35) It's Never Too Late to Start

(32:58) Surrounding Kids with Positive Influences