Parenting From A Safe Space w/ Marcus Higgs, Build Trust And Open Communication
Summary
In this conversation, Ty-Shaun-Dra interviews Marcus Aurelius Higgs, a communication coach for parents of preteens. They discuss various topics including spirituality, education, and parenting. Higgs shares his spiritual background as a Seventh-day Adventist and his diverse experiences with different religions. He emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself and the power of communication in shaping one's identity. They also discuss the flaws in the traditional education system and the need for a more holistic approach to education. Higgs shares his journey from being an educator to becoming a communication coach and mentor. They touch on the patterns passed down through generations and the opportunity for repair and growth in parenting. In this conversation, M. Aurelius Higgs provides advice on disciplining preteens who challenge authority. He emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong identity and family values, as well as building trust and open communication. Higgs introduces the concept of collaborative problem-solving and encourages parents to listen to their children's perspectives. He also discusses the role of consequences, both positive and negative, in shaping behavior. The conversation touches on the impact of social media on identity formation and mental health, and the need for balance and rules around its use. Higgs concludes by highlighting the importance of creating a safe space for open dialogue and fostering a sense of responsibility in children.
Takeaways
- Know thyself and be mindful of the voice with which you speak to children, as it becomes the voice with which they speak to themselves.
- The traditional education system is based on compliance and can be soulless, but there are alternative ways to educate that allow for self-expression and emergence.
- Parenting involves faults and flaws, but it is an opportunity for repair and growth.
- Value systems differ, and it is important to respect and understand different approaches to parenting.
- Good communication is essential in parenting and can help in building a strong parent-child connection. Establish a strong identity and family values to guide preteens' behavior.
- Balance and set rules around social media use to prevent negative impacts on identity formation and mental health.
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Marcus Higgs
Communication Coach/ Educator/ Mentor
As an educator and mentor to young people from over 20 countries, I've developed a profound understanding of how to be human and bring forth our innate greatness using the relationships we have with ourselves and between our family, communities, and the world around us.
Now, I support parents of preteens using 'The SHOW UP Framework'. This is so a parent can support their child during the preteen's 'first identity breaking', and bring forth their child's greatness.
"The SHOW UP Framework" stands for:
🆂 — Start with a Strong Identity (All Action Starts from Identity)
🅷 — Hold Space for Collaboration (For Critical Thinking and Collaborative Problem Solving)
🅾 — Open Up Communication (Pass on Values w/o Being Preachy)
🆆 — Wonder and Explore this World Together (Project Based Living)
🆄🅿 — Unveil Potential Together
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https://podcast.marcushiggs.com/
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