Being Friends With Your Kids | Ep. 204

Be friends with your kids. Jen explains that bringing an informal attitude to parenting is very important in modern culture. She also talks about:
-- the connection between trans kids and eating disorders
-- a customer service call that got very personal
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[@crystellesaleh4800]

“We wanted to disappear.” That gave me chills. That is so insanely true. As a formerly agnostic occultist anorexic pro-polyamory goth with gender dysphoria turned Catholic mom of two, I can totally confirm this. Oh this is so so true. I am also on the spectrum and have ADHD and I’m not sure how all these things play into each other exactly but this is such a true statement. Jen Fulwiler is my spirit animal is basically what I’m saying

[@meganlazare9177]

As a middle school teacher… (and new mama)! I completely agree with your parenting philosophy (authoritative as opposed to authoritarian) and your thoughts connecting the the trends of young girls thru the decades. Connect before you correct is the best case.

[@sued6237]

I am always thrilled and amazed when our sons, now 20 and 22, want to "hang out" with us! Even when they were in High School, they would sit around the campfire with us and just "chat". Some of the things they were open about surprised me and I wanted to to say "you get that I'm your Mom right!", but I never did. I was just happy that they felt they could share that with me! Thank the Lord!

[@ellenblumhardt3145]

I have been pleasantly shocked to realize that I am considered the cool mom to my two good friends’ homeschooling kids. I am so honored.

[@ellenblumhardt3145]

Abigail Favale’s book the Genesis of Gender is a great resource for Catholics

[@sansan357]

You don't want to be your kids friend, they need a "parent". I did it wrong and have paid the price. Beware of this type of thinking.

[@bobandkelly]

I think Jen is simply emphasizing the idea that rules without relationship does not lead to openness in communication.