#75 Elementary School Boys and Girls
In this episode, as parents of elementary school children, we candidly discuss the parent-child relationships that shift as our kids grow, along with our daily inner conflicts. The conversation is filled with the raw honesty of parents torn between the loneliness of their children wanting to play less and the understanding that this is a sign of healthy development.
They say that children growing away is a sign of growth.
We talk about how children who used to wake up early on weekends to play with us now prioritize their own time or their friends over spending time with their parents. While we feel a sense of loneliness, we discuss how we should approach this as parents, sharing our relatable struggles and reactions to our children's changing behavior, while acknowledging this is a part of their healthy developmental process.
The difference in growth rates between genders is fascinating.
We delve into the differences in growth speed and changing social circles between elementary school boys and girls, touching on specific observations. Hearing this might stir complex feelings as a parent, but we have to accept that it is the first step toward their independence. Please listen to the full episode for the rest of the discussion.
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