Dear Son, We Need to Talk | Digging Below the Surface | The Dear Son, Show | Ep 135

Welcome to The Dear Son, Show! In this episode, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns dive into the importance of having real, impactful conversations with young boys and men on the verge of major life milestones. Drawing from personal experiences, the hosts discuss how to ask the right questions to get meaningful answers, the importance of checking in beyond routine responses, and why it's vital to support your children's true passions—even if they differ from your expectations. This powerful discussion is also inspired by a recent tragedy, emphasizing the importance of doing real-life check-ins. If you want to equip the young men in your life with the wisdom you wish you had, this episode is a must-watch. Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest conversations!00:00:00 Welcome to The Dear Son, Show00:00:26 The Importance of Real Conversations00:01:34 Dear Son, Let's Talk00:02:52 Tragic Events and Real-Life Check-ins00:04:21 Graduation Milestones and Parental Guidance00:05:45 Navigating Post-High School Decisions00:16:43 Comparing Paths and Individual Journeys00:20:08 Modern Career Advice for the Next Generation00:23:34 Meeting Mentors and Learning Procurement00:24:14 A Challenging Lesson from a Manager00:25:20 The Importance of Explaining the Right Thing00:25:47 Parenting and the Right Answers00:27:39 Supporting Children's True Passions00:28:51 Avoiding Personal Regret in Parenting00:31:48 Balancing Parental Expectations and Children's Desires00:37:09 Planning for Children's Futures00:42:05 The Value of Discipline and Finishing What You Start00:44:04 Final Thoughts and Announcements#theDearSonShow #Fatherhood #Raisingboysandgirls #FamilyTalk #singleparents #adultchildren #Parenting Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblacAlso, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:1.  subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications,3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and5. share this content with someone who needs it.The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.comSupport the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-showLove Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.comMy Ebook: https://stan.store/JohnsandCoLet’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast  https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcastThe Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma3. Help through telling stories of it all“Better Man. Better Father.”The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy