Problem Parents – Ep. 5

You’ve likely heard or used the phrase “problem child” in discussing a kid who creates challenges at home, school, or elsewhere, but in some families a parent (or two!) can be the kindling for chaos. In this episode, Escape Pod co-host Charity describes life in her household through her teenage years, how higher education (and her bedroom window) helped her escape those unhealthy cycles, and how it all influences the work she does now. 

 

SPOILER ALERT: Thirty years after the violent altercation that turned her into the escape artist she is today, she still says nice things about her dad. Why? Listen to find out! 

  

Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers: 

• Topic #1 4:40 – “Not everybody’s cut out for parenthood”; Charity’s teen parents 
• Topic #2 23:00 – Charity describes Dad’s “unique” way of expressing disapproval 
• Topic #3 34:15 – Charity makes her escape 
• Topic #4 1:04:30 – A Lighter Note: Escape to a good night’s sleep 

 

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