Raising Kids Who Focus on What They Can Control | V157
About this episode
Life isn't always fair.
Your child will face difficult teachers, unfair coaches, rejection, failure, and disappointment.
The question is… how will they respond?
In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis continue their conversation on High Agency Parenting, sharing practical ways to help children stop making excuses and start solving problems.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why solving every problem weakens your child's confidence
- Teaching kids to become problem solvers instead of excuse makers
- Helping children navigate unfair situations with wisdom
- Why failure often becomes the greatest teacher
- Focusing on what you can control instead of what you can't
- Building resilience through everyday disappointments
- Raising children who love God, take ownership, and lead others
Life won't always be easy—but your children can become strong enough to handle it.
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:20) - High Agency Parenting Part 2
- (03:00) - Raising Problem Solvers
- (05:05) - Difficult Teachers & Tough Coaches
- (07:40) - Failure Builds Character
- (09:40) - Rejection Creates Growth
- (11:16) - Focus on What You Can Control
- (14:03) - Influencing Instead of Complaining
- (15:55) - Character Under Pressure
- (17:30) - Strong Family Blueprint
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