Many parents ask "how do I motivate my child?" I tackle this question in video 3 of my new series exploring parental authority and child autonomy. I offer a practical framework explaining the roles that power, agency, and control play in either suppressing motivation or activating motivation. I explain how motivation is not a simple "on" or "off" switch, but the natural outcome of healthy child development. I hope you'll join me in digging into the crucial role parents play in guiding this process.
If you missed Videos 1 and 2, you can view them on the Intra-Connected YouTube Channel. In the first video, we explored the relationship between our beliefs, even those we aren't consciously aware of, and our actions as parents. In video two we discussed the essential role of autonomy in normal child development, and the long term impacts of the shame our children internalize when their attempts at practicing autonomy are repeatedly usurped.
The goal of this series is to explore the nuances of parental power and control. I lay out compelling evidence to suggest a shift in parenting philosophy that will create healthy power and control dynamics in the family, which lays a critical foundation for the good outcomes we all want for our children and teens.
Parental Authority vs Child Autonomy Part 3: Activating Motivation
I hope you are finding this free series to be supportive. Look for video 4 coming soon, and let me know your thoughts as we dig into these important topics.
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