184. The Fragile Child Myth & the Courage to Parent

Dr. Roger McFillin explores a troubling cultural shift happening right under our noses: parents who are increasingly terrified of their own children's emotions & behaviors. From panicked mothers frantically searching for iPads in waiting rooms to parents walking on eggshells around teenagers, McFillin challenges the modern narrative that children are inherently fragile & discusses important principles in raising resilient and emotionally stable kids. Why are parents increasingly paralyzed by fear when making what used to be typical parenting decisions? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Radically Genuine Podcast 01:22 The Shift in Parenting Culture 05:15 Fear-Based Parenting Complex 10:04 The Impact of Emotional Reactions 15:14 Resilience and Stress Inoculation 20:33 The Role of Boundaries in Parenting 25:22 The Cycle of Pathologizing Childhood Behavior 30:44 Reclaiming Parental Confidence 35:55 The Courage to Parent 41:44 Conclusion: Embracing Challenges for Growth RADICALLY GENUINE PODCAST Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine Website YouTube @RadicallyGenuine Dr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillin Instagram @radicallygenuine Contact Radically Genuine Conscious Clinician Collective PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS 15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine) 10% off Lovetuner click here