Ryan Holiday Instagram – Why is your teenager rebelling? In part, to get a rise out of you. Why is your middle schooler being a smart aleck? To see how you’ll respond. Why is your toddler calling for water from their bedroom, only to change their mind to juice, only to explain they meant the other juice, only to now ask to go to the bathroom. Because it’s funny. Because it’s a game. Because they’re playing with the little bit of power they have in this crazy, uncontrollable world: Their power over the adults who have power over them.
So relax. Just go with it. Understand what’s happening. It’s not about the puzzle. It’s not about anything. You are the toy.
Listen to the full conversation with @officiallymcconaughey on the @dailystoic podcast. And for more parenting insights, check out @dailydad ! | Posted on 03/Jun/2024 22:22:49
