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February 05, 2024
Peaceful Parenting Part 17
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This episode explores peaceful parenting, the drawbacks of physical punishment on children, understanding evildoers, and the cycle of justification. It emphasizes prevention over cure and advocates for virtuous parenting practices.
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In this episode, we discuss peaceful parenting, the challenges of dealing with evildoers, and the flaws of physical punishment on children. We emphasize the importance of understanding mechanisms of evildoers and the need for prevention rather than cure. We also explore the cycle of justification and question the purpose of homework. Ultimately, we advocate for peaceful parenting and promoting virtuous parenting practices.
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0:00:00 Peaceful Parenting and the Rejection of Immorality
0:01:42 Understanding the Power Dynamics of Evildoers
0:05:02 The Myth of Permanent Weight Loss
0:09:24 Ugly friends attack girl's transformation
0:15:10 The Importance of Prevention over Cure
0:22:40 Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
0:25:48 The Cycle of Violence: Justification and Moral Defenses
0:27:27 Women Justifying Going to Work as Empowerment
0:33:31 False Beliefs on Punishment and Badness
0:36:28 Homework Targets Those Who Challenge the System
0:38:47 The Flaw in Using Hitting as a Discipline Method
0:45:06 The Hypocrisy of Hitting Children
0:46:20 The Cycle of Spanking and Childhood Instincts
0:50:44 The Importance of Peaceful Parenting in Public
0:53:22 The Hypocrisy of Aggressive Parenting in Public and Private
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