About This Episode

Studies on self-esteem have found that increased self-esteem is related to poorer performance on tasks, more relationship problems, more engagement in risky behaviors, and more aggressive and violent behavior. Instead of focusing on self-esteem, as parents we are challenged to raise children who have self-compassion. When children are compassionate with themselves, meaning they are not too hard or negative on themselves for their shortcomings, they will most likely be more compassionate with others as well.

Featuring

  • Dave Griffin Guest Speaker

  • Alicia La Hoz, Psy.D. Founder & CEO

  • Omar Ramos Host

  • Veronica Avila Co-Host

Additional Info

RECAP

Studies on self-esteem have found that increased self-esteem is related to poorer performance on tasks, more relationship problems, more engagement in risky behaviors, and more aggressive and violent behavior. Instead of focusing on self-esteem, as parents we are challenged to raise children who have self-compassion. When children are compassionate with themselves, meaning they are not too hard or negative on themselves for their shortcomings, they will most likely be more compassionate with others as well.

If we are defined by what we do or don’t do, then we will always need to climb a ladder that never reaches a final destination. We will always have to work harder and it will never be enough because these efforts will not satisfy our soul or meet the benchmark we’ve created.

CONVERSATION

What does compassion mean to you?

TOOLS

The Struggle is Real podcast is based off the book, The Struggle is Real: Parenting in the 21st Century written by Dr. Alicia La Hoz & Dr. Paul Meier. 

 

More Episodes

Where are you guiding your children?

Parenting is no easy job. For the first 18-ish years of their life, your job is to teach and guide them. How do you guide...

Listen to Episode

Raising compassionate children

Studies on self-esteem have found that increased self-esteem is related to poorer performance on tasks, more relationship problems, more engagement in risky behaviors, and more...

Listen to Episode

Let go and let God

Parents today are often criticized for raising a generation of children who struggle to do things on their own, who return home from college incapable...

Listen to Episode

Love or fear

Parents today are often criticized for raising a generation of children who struggle to do things on their own, who return home from college incapable...

Listen to Episode