An Interview with my Father | Walter Peterson | EP 263

This past Sunday was Father’s Day. In this episode, I discuss my family history, relationships, growing up, learning to read and write, raising children, and marriage with my father Walter Peterson.
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[0:00] Intro
[1:00] The story of the 3rd floor
[3:32] Family settling in Saskatchewan
[8:57] Breaking 10 acres
[10:42] Jordan’s grandfather
[12:00] Walter's school caboose
[12:57] His childhood
[18:38] Growing up on a farm
[23:14] Wood-gathering & feeding workers
[25:04] Typical clothing
[26:48] Was it a happy childhood?
[27:45] Farm chores
[29:20] Walter’s grandfather
[36:18] His grandmother & learning to read
[42:19] Joe Rogan & touring
[44:13] Spending time with grandpa
[44:52] Walter's dad
[45:55] Moving out
[49:02] Raising kids now vs. then
[55:12] Walter’s mom
[57:40] His sisters
[58:41] His old friends
[1:00:24] Walter's reading, writing, & going to school
[1:03:00] Jordan skipping school
[1:05:21] Jordan's great grandfather's band & the guitar he made Jordan
[1:07:14] Walter meets his wife
[1:12:30] Deciding to be a teacher
[1:15:10] Marrying age & ceremony
[1:16:57] Why family matters & Walter’s best years
[1:18:27] Walter on Jordan's childhood
[1:19:48] Jordan's early memories of reading with his Father
[1:24:08] The most challenging part of marriages
[1:26:06] Jordan's mom
[1:26:35] Personality & Jordan's parents
[1:28:18] Current restrictions
[01:29:07] Walter's best relationships
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[@f.h.4038]

Hi, I am super interested in how to teach your child early reading like JBP dads did with JBP. Does one know the technic?

[@JordanBPeterson]

Buy the book Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. It's great.

[@pedromattos2084]

@@JordanBPeterson you really read a lot of comments. Have a great day (from Brasil)

[@jaymendes]

Being a reader yourself and let your kids see you reading is a great start

[@rebelliouslogic2705]

Read to them.. let them read to you

[@Gabriel-rl7nv]

*Buy a Children's Bible, that's a start!*

[@frankmuysers6001]

I just became a dad again this morning. You taught me a lot about being one. Happy father's day Dr. P.

[@NoName-xc6cg]

Wow congratulations! That's amazing

[@Lionel9664]

Congratulations

[@noahstrodtman6121]

Congrats man! That’s awesome.

[@JC-wi4qh]

Congratulations!

[@Hawaiian_Pizza_Enjoyer]

Another poor soul thrown into existence Good job

[@joenoonan762]

Jordan’s grandfather was an adopted only child. This made quite an impression on me. The people that graciously adopted that infant never lived to see their great grandchild become one of the most influential thinkers of his time.

[@MissAmberlee1]

And times to come....you just never know

[@christinabernat6709]

They have been and are seeing all this from the spiritual plane, don't doubt it! And probably "helping" as much as they can too!

[@Blujonny11]

Jordan Peterson single handedly resuscitated religion in the minds of those who had fallen by the way side.

[@kathleenlynch1961]

@@Blujonny11 Powerful system. Love it

[@kevinkelly2162]

Eh........hellooo. Peterson is a right wing populist youtuber, not Aristotle. Tell me you are stupid without telling me you are stupid.

[@jonquindiagan7625]

As an orphan, I look up to Jordan Peterson as a father. I'm better at my profession today thanks to him and I've noticed remarkable changes in my life since I started listening to him in 2021. So I can say I've seen my grandfather today. 😁 Ps. I'm a 27year old practicing medical Doctor from Cameroon, Africa.

[@karinhattingh8257]

❤ Lovely Post. Congratulations on your sucess. ❤

[@sarahmoorman6936]

Love it! :) He's a good mentor to us all. A real Solomon!

[@bjornnno]

Congrats! My dream is to work for doctors without borders, maybe you should too! 🙏

[@jessieraykeaton3777]

Me too. JP is closest thing I feel I had to a father in many ways. My mom who I love was married a few times but they didn't last long n I never respected herhusband. Looking back I do now just for putting up with her for any amount of time. She is terribly awful to get along with to this day. She lives with me n I still wanna strangle her daily but we manage. I still can't call a man sir... unless their grandpa age. My "father" lived in the same town as me but I never met him until I was 18... at a party I met my dearly departed coincidentally. We became drinking buddies of sorts and I could always tell it weighed on him. We don't talk anymore We have both moved but I never resented not having a father. I was in charge of raising my brother and took a strange pride in calling no one dad. However... I had a few freinds I would stay over with as a kid who had great families and I still miss those dinners and even working in hog houses and such. Now that I'm older I reflect on how my life could have been more now than then. One day afrer work listening to a podcast on history (jre Graham hancock) i fell asleep and when I woke up Jordan peterson's episode was playing. It immediately spoke to me and changed my life in an hour. My wife of 14 years had just passed and he couldn't have come at a better time. I hope someday I can tell him how much his message of hope and responsibility changed my life and how grateful I am. Even tho I don't my language skills would be able to adequately explain it. God bless Dr. Jordan Peterson

[@scottdiamond7133]

Not surprised that Jordan's dad is a 'salt-of-the-earth', hard-working Saskatchewan farmer. You can see those qualities reflected in Jordan himself! Thank you for sharing this with such sincere integrity.

[@rls4072]

💫Perfectly Said💫

[@don_specialfx2632]

Absolutely!

[@waynebell6835]

YOUR FATHER IS STILL WITH US?!?!?! WOW!!!! Praise God!! 🙌

[@omarkhan5223]

What do you mean by God? And what do you mean by praise? lol

[@ArturoCabello]

Wishing them both many more years together! A blessing to have your father at that age.

[@waynebell6835]

@@omarkhan5223 by God I mean Trump. By “praise” I mean I hope he returns to his throne as the king of Twitter.

[@keepitforreally4501]

And his father done a great job raising his son

[@keepitforreally4501]

@@waynebell6835 WTF

[@MrsILuvMJ]

To see JP get choked up kills me. He’s such a dear soul. Love him.

[@waqqashanafi]

yep... got me too.

[@AdmirCustovic]

It is so admirable how patiently Jordan speaks to his father.

[@peorakef]

did we watch the same video? he cuts him off a few times.

[@rebeccaiwarere7202]

Same! I thought he was so patient in asking questions to draw him out

[@Pruane35Forever]

it is ADMIRable

[@alastairdalgleish7844]

Think his father was more patient of the two

[@di_decaire]

@@alastairdalgleish7844 Yes, that.

[@Dylanthestudent]

Happy belated Father’s Day Dr. Peterson. You’ve been a strange surrogate father of mine since I was 17, I am now 22. Your lectures helped me through my fathers absence, the death of my childhood best friend, the death of my mother, finishing high school, subsequent financial difficulty, getting into my university, finding a home, the death of my father, the pandemic, heartbreak and in handling my disability as I am autistic. I bought and read through all three of your books, watched every personality and biblical lecture, listened to every podcast and every interview and I even got to see you at the O2 arena in Dublin with Sam Harris and Douglas Murray a couple years ago. I am indebted to you for imparting me with hours upon hours of lessons I had never been taught before which instilled more belief in myself than I had ever had in my adolescence. So much so that it’s hard for me to identify with the person i was back when I was 17. Sometimes I wonder had my parents lived would they believe the person that I am today, the person Dr Peterson helped me to be. And though I’ve much much more to work on, I’m so grateful for your work Dr. Peterson. So, I hope you don’t mind me saying; Happy Father’s Day.

[@SerZachariah]

Keep your head up Dylan and work hard without shame.

[@rufflesthefrog]

You’re well on your way Dylan! Salute to you for being an upstanding young man 🙏🏾

[@thedeo6557]

If Dr. Peterson only reached you Dylan, he would have done his job. What an honor to read your story. Dr. Peterson your father is a gem, what a great idea to share with us. Vielen Dank 🙏

[@jaclyncayetano]

This touched me! I pray you have a beautiful life ahead!

[@bbdass4598]

Aww that's beautiful. I started mine just before turning 40. Things were not right internally. Externally all was progressing

[@trilex_2767]

Unbelievable to see Jordan as a son for once

[@lilyanna3009]

Because he is too wisdom to be a son? He is not that old

[@fritz6600]

@@lilyanna3009 most consider him as a father figure eh, so :)

[@DefeatLust]

@@lilyanna3009 Yes, because he was judging his wisdom..... Jordan Peterson is 60 years old. There's not many at his age or older doing what he's doing. He gives advice to, mainly, young men. So to see someone older is quite rare, especially his dad.

[@allcapsboy9139]

@@lilyanna3009 ARE YOU TRANS?

[@cileford]

Ikr💋

[@gatecreed8384]

Can a father have any other bigger achievement than raising an upright man like Jordan ? Nothing beats that

[@1995yuda]

Like Father like Son. What amazing people. Thank you, blessings from Jerusalem.

[@nancyhagan7553]

the pride of a father is to see his children doing well and contributing to the world the greatest achievement thank you Mr Walter Peterson for raising a great man who is compassionate kind giving to the world

[@minomokwa744]

Absolutely right. Mr. Walter Peterson can be so proud to have a wonderful son like Dr. Jordan Peterson, a critical mind, a sharp thinker and a compassionate & loving person who gives us all so much hope for this world. God bless

[@carlosverde-datingtips7001]

I second that - Nancy! Well said.

[@adibahmed10]

Don't make me tear up!

[@xanderdickinson]

i suspect some dads would be envious, sia’s dad perhaps

[@LASBEAR]

I'm a tall, big strong guy who did 6 years in the military and very rarely am the guy to show emotions or cry at all for that matter. But seeing you cry with your dad brought me to tears because I truly believe I have the best father anyone could have. I have that strong but somewhat still distant relationship with him still where the older I get the more he tells me about his past but that man is my actual hero and I see that your father is yours as well and that's beautiful.

[@gameon2546]

Well put brother

[@whirlwindscoop]

That's beautiful, man. Tbh, my father was the opposite (abusive, alcoholic, narcissistic etc.), and I no longer have a relationship with him. This video (& your comment) are beautiful and evocative to me, although I do feel a large part of that may be due to the grief I feel regarding not having had an admirable, strong father-figure in my life. JP has helped though, definitely! Peace to you & your Papa, Lasbear 🙂

[@barhoomob]

@@whirlwindscoop I relate to you brother, and yes, Jordan definitely helped a lot in replacing some of that void. We may be able to fill the rest of it and heal from the grief and resentment if we become the fathers we always wished we had. Good luck on your journey.

[@whirlwindscoop]

@@barhoomob Thanks man, same to you :-)

[@visionvixxen]

I want this with my dad so badly 🙏🙏🙏 and pray that everyone will get the chance…. Bought a book for Father’s Day 7 years ago. Called “My Fathes’s Life.” One line on one page out of 200 has been filled out and I closed it …because no interest. I wonder the reason and hope and pray that one day it will be filled ❤️

[@september1683]

Thank you so much Walter! Your son is a precious gift to all mankind!

[@albrauti6821]

My father was Norwegian. I grew up in northern Alberta (Fort MacMurray). I grew up on a farm. I lived with my grandmother. I lived in Toronto. I went to university of Alberta and Toronto. I became a high school math teacher. I love my country Canada. I absolutely detest the Trudeau government. I'm 83 and have enjoyed my life. You made me cry.

[@karinberryman2009]

@@jennifermackinnon6982 Who thinks Trudeau isn’t an egotistical, hypocritical, tyrannical, dangerous traitor?

[@Boykot1]

@@jennifermackinnon6982 How can anyone like someone like that? Al, I agree with you. Helt og holdent ;)

[@MilVetC]

I also agree... How can someone even have any sort of respect for someone so dishonest and narcissistic as Trudeau? Maybe this is the question we should ask!

[@tacituskilgore3246]

@@Boykot1 Nettopp. Humbug.

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

@@jennifermackinnon6982 How can one not?

[@twotreasurehunters]

The man who molded the man we all cherish. Thank you. This give us hope that Jordan will be with us for many years to come. God bless the Peterson Family

[@iodace193]

In a weird way, I've actually been carrying that concern too

[@robinvdl7563]

I cried watching this... This is truly beautiful. I wish more people could realise how much of a positive impact a present and active father can have on a child.

[@user-pe6lh3sx5f]

I agree. Also, JP is just one of the absolute best things that could have happened. Thank god we all have access to him. We are all extremely fortunate, aren’t we!

[@Ski7440]

Jordan is so stoic and so honest and brave to just show so much emotion on camera …. He’s amazing and so inspirational … Thankyou for all ur talks Jordan , so valuable and interesting. God bless u

[@Dav0yt]

You can tell by the first 3 sentences exchanged this man loves his dad

[@colinelliott8768]

Jordan. We almost lost you. You are one of the greatest gifts this Country has produced and that says something. Glad You're still here! And Your Dad as well!! He's a damn GOOD one. Fathers matter!!!

[@memobasy1191]

What do you mean „almost most you“?

[@alexleggett6270]

@@memobasy1191 Dr. Peterson almost died trying to withdrawal from benzodiazepines not that long ago whenever he was admitted to a Russian hospital where they would put you into some sort of medical induced coma. He didn't do well coming out of the coma he was in and they were afraid he was going to die.

[@SteveInNC9905]

That was touching. You’re fortunate to have such a good relationship with your Father. I never had much of a father growing up but I am trying to be a good one to my kids.

[@nataliazakula3400]

Then you are succeeding.

[@lesahenderson7365]

“How fortunate!” This is exactly what I was saying throughout this interview. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@johntruxal432]

The only thing that compares to being a loving father is being the grandfather...👍🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@jeanbowers1706]

Enjoyed this discussion so much. You des

[@jeanbowers1706]

Crone a wonderful time in your lives and it’s so good that you’re able to remember and talk about those times growing up

[@sarahlaslett3279]

If Walter didn't know something he said "Well I don't know" He's a truthful senior who has a son on the side of truth and courageous in speaking the truth.

[@chrisbruno96]

it is really something to see a man speak right through tears. not really holding it back and not really letting it all come out.. just accepting his emotional reaction while keeping attention on the conversation.

[@RedPhil87]

Happy Fathers day (Sunday). I'm 35 Jordan, I won't go into too much detail but my childhood, adolescence and early adulthood was troubled to say the least with violence, prison, and domestic violence in childhood, drugs and alcohol abuse, antisocial behaviour after my father's suicide at 16, then several prison sentences took me upto around 2020. I had began to follow your work from 2016 and slowly but surely your advice transformed my life. I'm now a drug free father (first time father) to an amazingly clever and gorgeous 11 month old daughter and our life is on the correct path. I genuinely credit you with a major part of my fixing of my life and I just want to say thank you. Thank you so much Jordan, you're much appreciated. God bless 🙏

[@marylee2732]

Glad you made it.

[@acerpalmatum6446]

Hard work you're doing. We're all cheering you in.

[@chidimmaahanonu8252]

@Wilhelm Eley beautiful comment❤️❤️

[@minomokwa744]

God bless you, Mr. Walter Peterson, for bringing Jordan Peterson in this world. He is a 'light' in our dark times & a voice we all trust and need so desperately to listen & turn to. He is a true gift from God. Thank you, Mr. Walter Peterson, over & over again.

[@ryanthomas7119]

@@ManassehJones You are a true knuckle dragger

[@ansielubbeprosser9072]

Oh, I so agree!

[@billymartinaswell1779]

Perfectly stated.

[@bennyfranklin8241]

YES! YES! YES!

[@coyotesayswhat]

Thank you for sharing your dad with us.

[@dannycooper6363]

My friend has this idea that everyone is a different version of themselves around each individual. You can tell that when people are around their parents their “kid mode” is turned on. Jordan is definitely the kid version of himself when he is talking to his Father. 😃

[@redtobertshateshandles]

This is for the sake of his father.

[@oshhu8269]

He speaks with his Dad differently than anyone else I've seen him speak with, even the pitch of his voice is a note or two higher lol. Great to see this conversation, such a privilege

[@sadboyblonde]

noticed that too, great observation indeed.

[@Stevarooni]

You will never not be your father's son, no matter where you go in life.

[@benjaminalexander7043]

Crazy. Yes pitch is being driven by obedience and respect

[@barbraprosper9065]

Jordon Peterson is a student of his life/family at his father's knee. Very humbling and eye opening. Great interview.

[@lindawatson5569]

JP is Canada's fabulous treasure shared with the world.

[@belikewater7717]

It brought tears to my eyes (as did the end of this interview) when his dad said “I’ll be damned if I’m going to back down from this government …” PRICELESS

[@sharp7j]

Very inspiring. Made me feel safer knowing people like that exist.

[@alexandersims1613]

Any idea why his dad can't leave

[@anchovis3]

@@alexandersims1613 "Unvaccinated" people can't travel by train/plane etc.

[@alijames180]

My Dad born 1936. Still going strong. ❤

[@NormAuParadis]

This really got me to tears. Such a beautiful picture of how a pioneering family migrating to a new land and then living a hard but fulfilling life, finally produced a kid who is loved and respected by the whole world. So wonderful to know how genes have passed down through the ages of time.

[@trevornoyes127]

I love the part where his dad says he learned about it from sitting around the table listening to the adults. That's one big thing missing in today's society. Great video Doc. Thanks.

[@shj7346]

Really! I was lucky enough to have had some of that experience (less at home, but every Christian holiday we'd have meals with extended families) but I think many kids lately don't get any at all. I learned so many things just being mostly silent and just eating, but absorbing every minute detail around me as kids do. I didn't even realize what my brain was doing as I started down turkey. It was building the structure of who I would be from the most basic but unshakable foundation laid by nature and the materials it provided, and including what scrap and raw material in the immediate vicinity it could scavenge.

[@sherylf8203]

“Common sense was more common then.” A profoundly true statement, Walter!

[@brianadams6204]

1000% CORRECT

[@reizayin]

As if it ever was common.

[@democraticdialogue7271]

We have lost all common sense today, where people believe in nonsense like 72 genders.

[@phillipmorgan4260]

Yes, I doubt any of you can milk a cow.

[@mrfatuchi]

Depending of when "back then" holocaust, slavery, women being second class citizens, witch hunts etc. all made sense I bet at the time...

[@lasowiaczekjeden1088]

Most beautiful interview I've ever experienced. I'm going to call my dad I haven't spoke for few years. Thank you Jordan.

[@JesusisLord..]

1:18:00 and on. Bawling crying. How amazingly lucky JP is to have a father who describes the best time of his life as when he was raising them…. My dad told me he hated us all when we were growing up. I’ll never forget it. It broke my heart.

[@1yanyiel]

I’m so sorry for that 😢

[@XTen1000DaysX]

Now you have the opportunity to be a great parent!!

[@tgeo2880]

My father passed away suddenly last year at 67. I was 26. I wish I could have had a conversation like this with him when we were both older. I wish I could hear him laugh again.

[@mandajean3139]

Hugs and comfort. Sorry for your loss.

[@garnet7460]

My dad died when I was 14, I totally get your sentiment. I wonder what kind of advice he might have passed on to me, or what kind of grandfather he would be. So much is lost when you lose a parent when you are young. Hopefully you can get from Dr Peterson what you will miss from your dad. Take care.

[@raymondotoole2600]

You’ll see him again but for now enjoy life. He’d want that

[@michellefrench6617]

❤️

[@josephholtmann3430]

Choked up at work. This statement was so beautiful. So much beauty in your statement.

[@JojosASMR]

Man, I couldn't stop crying to this. Your relationship with your Dad and this entire conversation has really made me want to go give my Dad a hug and tell him how thankful I am. Thank you, Dr peterson.

[@DON_DOUCHE]

🤣🤣🤣

[@livmccallum2769]

As a trans viewer of your channel Jojo, it really upsets me to see you supporting Jordan Peterson and his content :( I urge you to reconsider. All the best.

[@sloop46]

All sin such as lying and theft and lust cause people to go to hell. But JESUS CHRIST died in our place so we don't have to go to hell. Everyone dies so everyone will have to face the judgment of GOD. Through JESUS CHRIST you can be forgiven of all your sins. Everyone who doesn't follow JESUS CHRIST is condemned but if you turn away from your sins and confess with your mouth that JESUS IS LORD, believe that JESUS CHRSIT came back to life after the he died for you and put your trust for salvation in JESUS CHRIST you will be saved

[@untitled2235]

@@livmccallum2769 ????

[@aurathecat1237]

@@livmccallum2769 bro what

[@sharonboult5914]

Jordan, I’m 68 years old. I loved this interview with you and your father. Even though your father says he’s stubborn, I think he has the conviction of his beliefs. It breaks my heart to see what our governments are doing to good men like your father. I applaud your veracity to stand up to these people who would take away our freedoms. Your mother and father raised you well. I just subscribed to your channel. Blessings to you and Tammy and your children!

[@devansdeb]

I felt like I was listening to my grandpa, farming was not easy. Big gardens, chicken feeding, egg gathering, canning, and butchering, I used to get to help with some of it. I now know it was an honor, then it was just fun. Grandma fed so many people during harvest and hunting season. Remarkable people, so glad I came from that lineage.

[@scribble3478]

Yeah butchering Animals are such sweet memories. Jeffery Dalmer said the same.

[@devansdeb]

@@scribble3478 hahahaha!! You are quick.

[@eddiedondada9273]

My dad died in a horrible way when I was a kid. And I grew up with revenge on my mind. It finally broke me at 35 yo until May I turned to Christ and it has set me free

[@dora_the_dstroya8424]

God bless♥️

[@TheLeon1032]

congratulations on your freedom Eddie, thanks for sharing

[@flaccvsmaximvs4510]

Amen! God bless you brother!

[@kathyingram3061]

~I went through something very similar~

[@KotsiosSymeou]

@@wolfthequarrelsome504 .

[@justadildeau]

I'm in my late 30's but all my good friends are late 70's and mid 80's. I don't know why, but I find old folks to be the only people to leave me feeling good when I go home. Much respect for this video.

[@justadildeau]

@@NovellaDeParmesano That's because you're navel gazing.

[@lopezmt5]

I like older people as well, humility, little pretense, often thankful and gracious. BTW, I’m a Boomer so I’m not that young.

[@ERGA2016]

When I moved from California to Hawaii I was 21. My Only friends were my mother-in-law's sister and friends. As the years passed my friends were always 30 plus years older than me. Presently all my old friends have gone home to Jesus. My new friends are young but I think they just TOLERATE my Old Ways. lol 😉

[@moonlightfilms5279]

I worked in sf in college, one of my best friends was 70 years old even though I was in my 20’s. It was hard to talk to people my own age because of politics but became friends fast with a lot of the older classic liberals. I loved walking through my neighborhood and getting flagged down and pulled into conversation with them, especially the old group of wise guy Italian men. It will always be one of the most special things I look back on in my life.

[@preparingmomentum8948]

So beautiful, I loved your father and his unwavering determination. You are both the kind of real men this country desperately needs. Thank you for sharing your precious father with us ❤️ ♥️ 💖 🙏 💕 💙 ❤️ ♥️

[@slomo1716]

What an absolute treasure Papa Walter Peterson is, what a darling man's man! I love how he skirts the answers he doesn't wish to answer with the "I don't know". Interesting how these men and my father, knew immediately who they were going to marry. My Dad said he was at the local county fair and saw my mom on the Ferris wheel and when he saw her, he knew she was the gal he was going to marry. The baby of the family is ALWAYS SPOILED! I come from a family of 13 children, 10 girls and 3 boys. So, the girls worked like the boys with little or no affection.

[@wgdetective7034]

I recognize the look in your eyes JP. No matter how old we get, we still want the approval of our fathers who sacrificed so much for us. It's so refreshing to see an honest family dialogue; I feel as if I'm sitting in on your conversation at the supper table. Love from my family to yours.

[@StephenGrew]

What a beautiful observation.

[@jmchez]

You should see the talk Jordan had with his son and daughter. It was, ostensibly, about a piece of writing software that they are developing but evolved into a family chat. if only all children and parents could have such intelligent and loving conversations together.

[@wgdetective7034]

@@jmchez I watched it after your suggestion- thank you. It's so inspiring to see a family working as a team and loving each other, rather than just tolerating each other. Strength and unity of the family is seriously underrated these days.

[@wgdetective7034]

@@StephenGrew thank you :)

[@pl5094]

Yes, especially at around 1:19:57

[@saintcruzin]

The way Jordan shares his life with us is very special...Enjoyed this...

[@the2ndcoming135]

I can certainly appreciate how he effortlessly sidesteps divisive subject matter while also addressing those things from an entirely different yet relative talking point🤷🏽‍♂️

[@wgdetective7034]

He's always so vulnerable and genuine. I crave to see more of this in our culture. this level of honesty and openness is truly special.

[@jpkaneshida242]

It doesn't surprise me that JP's pop is old school. It partly explains why JP is such a great guy. No nonsense, down to earth & pragmatic... it's the way I remember my Ma, aunts, uncles and certainly my g-ma & g-ma. Were they perfect? Of course not. But we need some of that old school now, and God love em for having been.

[@seekthetruth824]

makes me cry when i see jordan cry.

[@bzeprodigy1987]

Talking to your elders is such a priceless treasure.

[@the2ndcoming135]

Ikr?👀

[@christinalw19]

I lost my Dad to suicide 50 years ago. I am so envious of anyone who has grown into adulthood with a Father! Sometimes I cry and wonder why, but I have my Heavenly Father Who I have always felt with me. Blessings and Gratitude to Fathers who stay here with their children. 🙏🏼

[@christinalw19]

@Avery and Michael Thank you. You are so sweet. 🙏🏼❤️

[@flonoiisana4647]

Glad you found the Heavenly Father! We're one big family through Him. :)

[@MRJL0001]

Christina, you sound like a beautiful soul. I wish you peace, love, and strength.

[@christinalw19]

@@MRJL0001 Blessings to you, thank you. 🙏🏼❤️

[@wesleyclark8586]

don't worry your dad's watching over you God bless you

[@virginiaarlington3764]

How private, precious, and vulnerable! Inspired to have the opportunity to watch and listen to two real men showing the world the important family, its own history, and the patience to listen while communicating. Thank you both for sharing this with us. As a society, may we learn the value of love & understanding (and healing). Peace

[@karendawson56]

Your words echo how I felt listening in.

[@pamelawatson2366]

This is so heartwarming. I lost my dad before I got the chance to have this type of conversation with him. This was lovely.

[@ChickVicious237]

Not gonna lie, I've been hoping for an interview with this legend. Such an honor.

[@saadwani3214]

I would like to thank Mr. Peterson senior here for raising Jordan so well.

[@AA-nb2ky]

What a big soul your are Mr. Peterson. I have never seen a man not controlling tears but crying so cordial from the heart. meaningful, yet this caring,soft soul also crying eternity eternity eternity in unrest..

[@discosphinx]

My mom is to me what your dad is to you. I also felt like no matter our disagreements, she is still a shining beacon of light to me. I make sure to let her know this often. Tell ur parents u love them before they are gone.

[@Bnbakr552]

He interviews his father just as his daughter interviews him! A family of intellect😍

[@josephleishman1982]

and none of them can give a straight answer

[@markluhman8940]

@@josephleishman1982 Are you daft?

[@Bnbakr552]

@@josephleishman1982 thats your opinion and you are entitled to it

[@susanhuber1932]

Your dad seems like a strong, intelligent, practical, loving, kind man. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@thatoneweirdcatperson4894]

THIS INTERVIEW IS SO COMPLETELY ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS AND IT GIVES CREDENCE TO EVERYTHING STEPHEN JENKINSON DISCUSSES ABOUT OUR MODERN POVERTY .. being without influence of " authentic" elders . S.J. is also Canadian . I would so love to see the two of you in a podcast. You are SO opposite end of many spectrums .... yet you are BOTH so perfectly true to your own conscience and both GIVERS .

[@user-rb3mj7oe9r]

Jordan Peterson I can't thank you enough for the impact you've had on my life

[@brendabarbosa5923]

This conversation really warmed my heart ❤ My father is 94 and I sat down with him when he was 90 and recorded a conversation with him asking him about his life and childhood. It’s my most valued treasure. I wish more young people had the patience and presence to talk to older people. They have so much to impart, even if just how they viewed the world. Also, Jordan was a brilliant interviewer in this episode. He was patient and curious and asked insightful questions that elicited genuine and interesting answers. I wish he were this way with all his guests. Giving folks the space and time to respond yields real nuggets of gold 😊 A delightful conversation!

[@kirbylover37]

Jordan tried, but every answer was "I don't know" lol

[@AmbivertFellow]

Share it with the world please.

[@giftofficial5587]

My Dad was a pretty tough guy but seeing him break down when my Grandfather passed still shakes me up to this very day

[@cl5193]

Then each of you are doing it right.

[@banzy3]

My Dad is someone who you'd never see cry. I was there the moment he discovered his father passed away, and just for a few seconds he was on the verge of tears, but then composed himself... Such a shame he couldn't let all that emotion out, but like his father he'd tacitly learnt that men shouldn't cry. :(

[@condorsouthernlands4730]

My dad didn’t shed a tear. That still gives me the shakes lol

[@DaNr1to2]

Same, he did not shed a tear in front of the grave, but we were the first 2 to leave the graveyard and when we were outside it just broke out simultaneously.

[@markluhman8940]

My father was a very tough guy. I did not have that experience since his two pack a day Camel cigarettes were his undoing long before his father(my grandfather) passed away.

[@nicolehall2177]

I was in a bad way 5 years ago until I discovered Dr. Peterson and 12 rules….I owe my life to you!! 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@tonij8322]

Let me start with a thank you for this interview. It took me back to one precious gift I received over twenty years ago. I was given an opportunity to sit with my late Dad, while my Mom was at church. Sadly, he was on dialysis and too exhausted to go. I began asking Dad questions about his life, his happiest times, most painful moments, his Army service, and so many things. I was in my early 40s, he was in his 70s. The gift came when my Dad actually started answering! Never before would he do so. He would begin many of his answers with an opening like, “Don’t tell your Mother because these things about WWII, and family struggles could upset her…”. I was so shocked he was actually going to answer some very hard questions and realized that I wasn’t prepared. I asked him if he would mind if I grabbed a pen and paper so I could take notes to remember his answers. I can still see the surprise in his eyes at that question…he was so shocked that I felt his answers would be so important to actually write them down. Such a humble man, and yet he was, and still remains, larger than life in my mind and heart. They were married for 59 years and remained our protectors, our cheerleaders, our encouragers their entire time on this earth as parents. I see that in Dr. Peterson’s parents. I thank God every day for the parents he chose to place me with. Thank you for this interview. Such a blessing.

[@tammielucas9851]

This interview has really touched me! I still have my 92yr old Dad and like your Father has always loved reading. I can’t remember a time that I didn’t see a book in his hand or by his chair. I still enjoy my weekly visits and my daily conversations about the good old days. Thank you Jordan for sharing your life and thoughts with us. You bring me much joy that the work God has placed in your heart is being used globally to give people hope in this crazy woke world. Many many people support you. Thank you

[@1htalp9]

Fathers are so important. My father taught me what NOT to do by being a horrible absent father. He lived to 90 and we never connected. It left a hole in me that was filled by the wonderful relationship I have with my 3 sons... but there will always be that pain, that loss, that thing that I never got--- the blessing of the father upon the child. Father's, don't take your responsibility lightly. You hold the future in your hands.

[@frankmuysers6001]

It's so sad to continually see there's so many fatherless people in the world. Without a father, you grow up blind to some important aspects of life. Jordan fills in a lot of those gaps, but it's up to you to reconstruct the rest of the story

[@1htalp9]

@@justsomeguy3923 I appreciate your reply... glad he was able to break the cycle for you.

[@666MaRius9991]

@@frankmuysers6001 I'm one of them and i don't even know what my father's voice sounds like..

[@1objective688]

This interview just tore me up to the core. What a gift you have given us here Jordan and Walter. Thank you.

[@nietzschesmuse]

I crie too.

[@dadosin2minutes953]

I'm not a dad, but be praised as one of angels of the his life coming from of own son must fills up of joy and tears for who watch

[@lesahenderson7365]

Agreed!

[@krakerkrunch]

Dr. Peterson this has been the most adorable intervieu. I'm 82 years old. I admire you and your work so much. Thank you.🇲🇽

[@crimemonomania6588]

The fact Jordan can display humbling emotion the way he does? Is priceless. Takes my respect for him to a whole new level. You can clearly see he had a good father to bring him up. His support helped Jordan grow to his full potential. Shows how important fathers are in the household. Grateful he did this video. Takes a lot of guts to share.

[@kurtdewittphoto]

This is so great. I always wanted to do this with my grandma. I kept putting it off, and then one day she wasn't with us anymore. Thanks for sharing this with us, your dad seems like a great man.

[@Wilson-md4bv]

im so sorry this happened to you, stay strong brother.

[@majanezic8896]

I've had these conversations with every elderly person in my life and have been so grateful for having the foresight to do so. They are a gift to society. I thoroughly enjoyed their great Canadian accents ❤✌️

[@tsiftsaro]

I got particularly moved when your father talked about riding home with you. I imagined an old but reliable truck in a pitch black road in the night, and your father tired after a day of work, still finding the energy and joy in answering all your questions and revealing the world to you. And this image felt exactly right.

[@vancamerawoman7399]

Jordan, his dad and his daughter are a lot alike. Thoughtful and considered with their responses to questions. A nice family with a lot of wisdom.

[@Rosyred5147]

Dr Peterson this interview with your father is priceless !!! I luv the family unit and seeing you as the son talking to your father and you’re both truthful with one another. I didn’t have a happy childhood growing up on the farm. We were very poor financially, not being nurtured, hungry, cold in the winter, not trained in socializing because we were never taken anywhere. So watching you two laugh and remember is just priceless !! You do a wonderful job interviewing too. I have a great life today.

[@dougtucker4977]

My father passed away about ten years ago. This interview brought back a lot of memories of him for me.Thank you.

[@ReachForTheSky]

Lost mine three months ago. Miss our long conversations. But I remember them!

[@gingfreecss3808]

My deepest condolences and I wish you the very best! God bless and take care!

[@gingfreecss3808]

@@ReachForTheSky My deepest condolences and I wish you the very best! God bless and take care!

[@Zabiru-]

Yeah I had a similar experience watching this. Makes me regret that I didn't have more talks with him about his childhood, though I certainly learned a lot from him simply telling me at times or in passing. He passed around 1 ½ years ago, nov 24 - 2020.

[@jamesmcmackin8773]

@@Zabiru- That's almost exactly when my father died, last time I saw him was Thanksgiving 2020 and two days later he had a heart attack out of nowhere and died. This was almost exactly four years after my mother died from pancreatic cancer (alcoholism) on Thanksgiving 2016. It's hard when both your parents are dead by the time you're in your 20's, but they were great people and I hold their legacy above all else. Don't ever get mad at what's missing, celebrate what was there and what still is.

[@chuchaichu]

Damn, Jordan, I got teared up. I never had a good relationship with my old man, I have only managed to stop hating him. It's great to see you guys having it, what a lovely family. I'm gonna try my best to build it with my son. Best wishes to everything you do and to everyone around you.

[@spitingMYverse]

That’s a really hard thing to do- let go of hate. Props to you man.

[@viscache1]

Sometimes you can forgive but it’s pretty hard to forget. My father considered himself a great father but he beat and abused all of his children. His temper was something we all watched for in fear and my mother made excuses for him. I have spent much time with him, traveled by motorcycle with him and gone target shooting with him on a regular basis and I have made peace with my past. I cannot say I love him but have made peace with him and can speak to him. Now in his 80’s he looks back and regales us with stories of the father he never was. It’s hard but I don’t want to spend time hating anyone. I find that anger diminishes me. And it will never change him. All I can do now is spend time with him and be who I have become…which is in part because of him.

[@karenderuyter2568]

@chu chai You are well on your way😉

[@lowcarbsgood7847]

I don't either, my friend. I've been trying to forget what my dad did to us, but it's not easy. We were too hurt. I don't understand why he hated us for another woman.

[@markluhman8940]

@@viscache1 MY father never spank me when I did not deserve it. My heart goes out to you.

[@lydiasinclair1126]

I just love how genuine your relationship is with your father. I wish so bad I had the same type of relationship with my father. I didn't even know him until I was 25. It was very hard on my brothers but for some reason I just wrote him off. Watching this made it so clear why you are such an amazing gentleman Dr. Peterson. Your father is such an amazing man. I loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@direwolf47]

Jordan peterson is a national treasure. for every nation

[@kornfreak78]

I truly enjoyed this... I got choked up at the end when you talked about how if you're careful you can have the best relationships you've ever had in your life with your kids. While I never got to experience that, I did however have the greatest relationship of my life with my late Mother. She was my best friend, my confidant, and the person I trusted most in this world. I loved her more than the air I breathe... I will continue to love her til the day I join her on the other side. She really was the kindest, most wonderful person I ever had the privilege of knowing and I was lucky that I got to have her as my Mom. I miss her terribly...

[@KDevlaney]

I feel the same way about my late mother - she was truly a wonderful person ❤️. Mom died 4 years ago and everything changed. I was 34 and angry that I lost her in my 30s. Bitterness began to consume me and still does, at times. I’ve realized that for many of us, no one will ever love us in the way our mothers do. When you lose that relationship, it can feel as though no one else around cares about you the same way she did. Sounds selfish but I miss that. You and I were fortunate enough to have that level of love in our lives, even if it didn’t last as long as we’d hoped. When my thoughts go to dark places and I find myself replaying the last awful months of her life (cancer), I remind myself of how lucky I am to have had my mother and as painful as some of those memories are, I realize that I’m the lucky one 🥹❤️

[@NewAgeTownSquare]

@@KDevlaney I understand completely. I discovered my mother dead when I was 16 and all I can feel is gratitude for the time I had with my amazing mom

[@jennymcgowin9140]

I have cried through this interview along with Jordan. His father is very special, just like the son! ❤️❤️

[@samgibson684]

Thank you Walter. The world needs Jordan so much right now. God bless

[@linak7155]

❤The man behind the man. It was a pleasure meeting the senior Peterson. He was born in 1937, a year younger than my Dad. This will go down in the books as a great interview. I loved the way Jordan engaged and elicited responses from his Father. 'That I don't know,' he said more than a few times, yet recalled a whole lot. You can't get any more honest than that. I lament that generation dying off. The last vestment of decent, hard working men who in spite of lean times, stuck together n persevered. 🎉

[@sisterseabrotherhibiscus7169]

❤️ “If you’re careful, the best relationships happen with your children.” ❤️ Beautiful talk, thank you.

[@TimBraithwaite]

Yes, that is the gold in this conversational mine. x

[@irenatarvid]

The gift of attention, the best thing that a parent can give to a child. Thank you for the wonderful talk between two people who deeply love and respect each other.

[@barbaradoss590]

We are a family of 6 children and Mom and Dad. I am the Mom. We all participated in building our home over the years. We started when I was 38 and now I am 74. We are still working on our place. The kids all helped and were curious and interested in all the tools. All of my kids grew up in the process of building this house for which we never had a mortgage. All of my kids have self educated , started their own businesses and are very independent people. All of them are very respectful of olde people , comfortable and playful with younger kids, and have pursued their talents such as music, theatre, writing, and personal business building. It was a challenge we had adversity such as accidents, cancer, and losses. My family is a team and we are always there for each other. I think we lived a life a bit like your Dad but out side of Austin , Texas in the hill country. Now we built and run a two cabin air be&b on our 29 acre place. This was a quite an adventure. We even built a home for my mother in law in northern Wisconsin when she had no place to live. My husband tells me stories of waking up early to follow his grand father on his rounds in the garden. For him it was magical. A big quiet grandfather with whom he drank Pearl Tea in the mornings as a little 5 year old. Stories about his root bear making in the basement. The house was warm and deep in the National Forest of Wisconsin. Berry picking, wine making, jam making, hours of reading and scrabble games. Swimming in the lakes. Riding horses . It was a heaven , cool and not like the Texas hot summers. All my kids are independent thinkers and self initiating and have spread this quality around and on to their kids.

[@johardy-bishop5525]

Irene. That is such a profound comment. When I see parents out and about with their children but with their attention on their smartphones my heart breaks for the little ones.

[@irenatarvid]

@@johardy-bishop5525 thank you Jo, agree absolutely. Anything meaningful in this world demand time and effort and is motivated by interest. The development of human beings, their own personality happening right before our eyes, especially in the early childhood, when kids are so open and trusting is a privilege to witness. I remember being surprised how intellectually stimulating was the time with 2-3 years old grandson, compared to practically waste of time spent with adults.

[@heimannkornelia7365]

@@barbaradoss590 oh, how I love your comment and wished to have had similarly familystories

[@ivywild628]

My Dad was born in 1934. And still here! And still has all his faculties. Theres nothing better than reflecting on their past. Loved this Jordan ❤

[@jeanlannes8710]

As a Minnesotan and having traveled to Norway, I love the talk of heritage and family!

[@andrewwilliams9599]

One of my greatest regrets is that I didn't ask my Dad more questions about his life, especially what happened to him after he returned from WWII (the breakup of his first marriage, working at Harry Diamond where he made many lifelong friends, meeting my Mom and starting his own business). Bless you, Dr. Peterson, for sharing this important talk with your Dad.

[@tamaracardon2562]

Me too...bless them true gr8 men...nz

[@opodobed]

As a very young child I used to pester all my relative grown-ups with "tell me of you being little". Now I'm happy to cherish those anecdotes.

[@PennyisBananas]

Jordan breaking when they reflected on all the attention his dad gave him when he was a kid, and how he would put his arm around him while reading him books... Jordan knew the importance this has been to his own success, and he has the empathy to know so many others missed out. So bittersweet. Beautiful family.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

How awesome that your dad is still around. Bless you both.

[@jasonparker3109]

I just listened to about 50 minutes of this episode on my drive home from work. It was the most touching experience. The drive seemed to be about 10 minutes. I lost my father 14 years ago when he was 69. What a treasure for you to share this with me. It touched my heart deeply. Thank you.

[@AnyDayOnTheWater]

As a boy from Saskatchewan who grew into a man, I can tell you that I “recognize” Walter. The world would be a much better place with more Walter’s and Jordan’s. This is the video I wish I made with my dad! Thank you 🙏 for sharing!

[@robpetrone2459]

This is the most adorable interview Dr. Peterson has ever done. What a delightful pair of men. Thank you, Mr. Walter Peterson for siring this magnificent son of yours, who has been a light of hope and salvation for so many people in this broken world.

[@Patriot3]

Best ever

[@tg2535]

@@PainSukuna I doubt this message is from Jordan.

[@wanderingthewastes6159]

@@PainSukuna shameful

[@none1615]

Dont you think its amazing to see how many different individuals from different countries are posting very similar emotions and comments under the video ? Jordan is literally touching very deep ly to the soft points of each of us .. We love you man and thanks everything you're doing for humanity.

[@DUSTnTHAwind]

I wish I could have had the foresight to sit and interview my dad about his life. To ask him how he thought his life went. I lost him at 24 years old, he passed of heart attack at 46 years old. He was my best friend and mentor. I can honestly say that I am lost. I have been since he passed and I lost my outlet. Im working on it. Im 32 now and I haven’t made much progress. I congratulate you and your dad for being able to have this conversation

[@sarahlaslett3279]

I am very sorry for your loss. The loss of a much loved parent can be very painful. Particularly for a young man. You had probably looked forward to your father being there for you and the significant phases of life that lay ahead of you. I will add your name to my prayer list.

[@CRGmotors]

Hearing Dr. Peterson's father looking back on his years with his kids... him being so truely content and happy looking back on those years is the kind of father I pray I am being to my girls. It is so inspiring to see his pride on his face when he is looking at memories of his children growing up. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@maryhalverson5713]

Walter's cadence, humility, and down-to-earth demeanor is refreshingly free of the nauseating self-obsession and that's become so trendy these days.

[@samlafontaine8552]

Listening to them talk about their families and their lives makes me want a family sooner than I think I was thinking 5 years ago, but love does that to someone, really hearing how wonderful it is to raise a tiny human seems magical in ways, I cried a bit thinking of it, I look forward to those years 😊❤️

[@elke1942]

@@samlafontaine8552 forget it! Children are a pure pain in the ass. First they suck up all your time and money. And than at age 14/15 they shit you in the face. Never again would I fuck a woman I never loved.

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@samlafontaine8552 - Keep in mind that JD and his father are strikingly different from each other and the long ago era they're mulling over bears no resemblance to the chaos facing parents today.

[@samlafontaine8552]

@@maryhalverson5713 yeah but they still have the same concepts and emotions if anything more closeness than before with the parents and child, atleast I grew up with my dad as my best friend and still is, so im looking forward to that type of thing with my child when they happen, I definitely am waiting until society chills out to have offspring, it's would be very expensive to do so anytime soon 😬

[@pamelarobertsonhouston5031]

I grew up without a father, he left my mother when she was pregnant. My grandfather was like a father to me. Both he and my grandmother gave me the gift of their time, endless patience and encouragement. As an only child I was lucky enough to spend most of my childhood with them. I still have my grandmother, who is 96, and I talk to her every single day. I’m scared of the day I can no longer hear her voice. I love hearing her stories from long ago when she was young, but also shared memories of my own childhood. So great seeing Jordan speak to his dad. I always tear up when I hear Jordan’s voice get strained with emotion. I hope my son will want to have these chats with me when I am older.

[@katadam2186]

One of the best things to do for yourself and any other family is put her on video and ask her about her life just as this shows you Find the questions and get them answered for you and before it’s to late, it will be cherished by you forever! The Who, What, Where and How’s of their lives and yours and what they can remember of before them! Love and Peace P.S. Once they’re gone you can’t get it back!

[@gandurk]

I love how he recounts his life story and important relationships in a very matter-of-factly way, but once asked about first meeting his wife he gives a small chuckle and drifts off in thought for a second. Some people tend to keep their cards close to their chests when it comes to personal stuff, and then a small reaction like this speaks volumes. Probably my favourite part of the talk.

[@hberrysc3517]

Walter Peterson is absolutely adorable

[@Ginger04]

I am crying. Why? I am not sure, but my husband’s grands came from Sweden to PA and this reminds me of talking to his Dad about his Dad’s farm. The hardest working folks there were. Good, strong people! His grandmother made bread almost daily with her deformed (from arthritis) hands. I know life was hard. These folks are all gone… so Dr. Peterson get the most info you can! So precious! My husband passed end of 2020 and he would so enjoy hearing this conversation. It would remind him of his grands. Big strong hands! Strong backs. I guess that is why I am crying. Also, this work ethic is just not as common and I know these people were honest. My husband sat with his grandfather by his bedside as he complained how hard it was to leave this world. These folks loved deeply but they didn’t speak it… they showed it.

[@katadam2186]

In the PA area there are family that still live very much the same

[@laurathomas6416]

I get from this: Love your kids. Spend good time with them. Work with them. Play with them. Read to them. Have their back. Let them know you expect them to be good and do what’s right. Tell them you love them and show it.

[@karendawson56]

Boom! Truth bomb!

[@tube.brasil]

Go see him, Jordan. Like, tomorrow. Nothing is more important than this kind of love. God bless you and your old man.

[@heylloh]

That was actually quite touching at the end. I wish I could’ve interviewed my dad like this.

[@glenalguire6960]

As far as iam concerned , and probably more people feel the same way, Jordan is a gift from god to us , this world needs many more people like him, it would be so much better , such an honest and kind man!!