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2469: I'm Scared My Kid Will Get 'Introvert Shamed' by Jaclyn Desforges of Introvert Dear on Parenting Advice
30 Jan 2025
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2469: Jaclyn Desforges shares her deep-seated fears about raising an introverted child in a world that often misunderstands quiet kids. Reflecting on her own struggles with "introvert shaming," she explores how societal expectations can make childhood difficult for those who prefer solitude over socialization. With hope and determination, she envisions a future where her daughter grows up proud of who she is, without feeling pressured to conform to outdated extroverted ideals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/im-scared-my-kid-will-get-introvert-shamed/ Quotes to ponder: "Introvert shame. It's a thing, and it starts early." "Scared that my kid will someday feel torn in two directions between the thing she actually wants to do and the thing she's expected to want to do." "I hope she can grow up in an environment where she's valued for who she is, and not held up against some outdated expectation of how all kids are supposed to be." Episode references: The Big Bang Theory (featuring Sheldon Cooper): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898266/ Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307352153 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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