Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers
Kids & Family
For many of us, education is the #1 priority for our kids. A good education can help lift kids out of poverty, can ensure a financially stable and independent future, and can open up the doors of opportunity and possibility, no matter what they dream of doing! While hobbies, social life and athleticism are all important parts of helping kids become well rounded, education is key to giving them the ticket to a prosperous life.
But the sad truth is that our education system might not be doing what we need it to do! In many ways, our current curriculum takes the wrong approach, leaving kids without the knowledge they need to succeed in adulthood. Today’s schooling is especially ineffective for students who are not so affluent, with a rising gap in test scores and academic performance between those on the highest and lowest ends of the socioeconomic spectrum.
So how can we create an effective, equitable system that gives our kids the chance they deserve? Our guest, Natalie Wexler, is here to help us find out. She’s the author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and how to Fix it. In our interview, she’s bringing attention to the serious issues facing today’s students, and how schools can start doing better by those they teach.
Natalie and I are discussing how our schools are focused on helping kids develop critical thinking skills instead of helping them build up a base of knowledge. Although this might sound like the right approach, it’s actually doing a disservice to kids all across the country! We’re also getting into why our nation’s wealth gap is so present in our education system, and discussing how you as a parent can give your kids’ education a boost.
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Ep 132: Break Down Barriers to Change
Ep 131: Emotionally Resilient Boys
Ep 130: Creating Confident Kids
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Ep 128: Persuade Your Teen With Story
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Ep 126: Making Awkward Conversations Easier
Ep 125: What To Do With a Negative Teen
Ep 124: The Upside of Rude Teens
Ep 123: Colleges, Universities, and What You're Really Paying For
Ep 122: Why Teens Rage and What To Do About It
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Ep 119: Fresh Advice from Dad
Ep 118: Lying, Stealing, and Power Struggles
Ep 117: The Warrior Challenge For Kinder, More Courageous Teens
Ep 116: Time Management for More Focused Teens
Ep 115: Beating Substance Abuse and Addiction
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