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341 - How I Raised My Kids for Success - With Chris Do

62 min • 19 april 2025

In this episode, I share my personal philosophy on parenting and how I raised my two sons to be independent, creative, and entrepreneurial. I reflect on my upbringing as a first-generation immigrant, the parenting styles I observed, and how I deliberately avoided helicopter parenting to foster self-sufficiency in my children.

I discuss the importance of setting firm boundaries while allowing freedom, why letting kids fail is crucial to their development, and how I instilled values of respect, decision-making, and responsibility. I also explore the long-term impact of parenting styles, how wealth and privilege affect children's behavior, and the consequences of overprotective parenting. If you're a parent, thinking about becoming one, or reflecting on your own upbringing, this episode offers valuable insights into raising resilient and capable kids.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Why I’m sharing my parenting philosophy & my sons’ success stories

(02:51) – The difference between helicopter parenting and my laissez-faire approach

(06:24) – How my own upbringing shaped my parenting style

(10:42) – The two firm rules I set for my kids: Respect and Zero Tolerance for Violence

(16:02) – How affluent parents unintentionally weaken their children

(21:30) – The impact of decision-making skills on independence

(27:50) – The psychological effects of over-parenting and why kids struggle with confidence

(33:48) – Teaching kids financial responsibility and why my youngest filed taxes at 18

(40:46) – The illusion of choice: A strategy I learned from a family therapist

(47:16) – How enforcing boundaries and respect prepares kids for the real world

(53:12) – Breaking generational trauma and the dangers of repeating parenting mistakes