Can kids say no to Grandma's kisses? Creating a culture of consent at home Parenting Breakdown

Welcome to Parenting Breakdown! In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss what consent is really about when it comes to kids, why it matters, and how to build the muscle of asking for and giving consent.

Topics explored: 
· A question from a mom about whether to make her children hug extended family members against their wishes. 
· Matt seeing the impact that utilizing consent could have when he failed to put on his son's winter coat. 
· Consent as preventative and an opportunity for shifting a culture of violence.

Parenting Highlight of the Week: 
· Matt talks about the challenges of parenting solo when Rachel came down with Covid and how he got through it.

Parenting Lesson Learned:  
· Rachel recognizes her desire to "fix" after her child is upset and reflects on the need to give space. Matt finds a way to pat himself on the back.

References: 
- A Call to Men: https://www.acalltomen.org/ 
- bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/all-about-love-bell-hooks 
“When we love children, we acknowledge by our every action that they are not property, that they have rights - that we respect and uphold their rights.”

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