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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 49 MIN

Former Austin Mayor Steve Adler on Raising Strong Kids Without Entitlement

from The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast · host Barton Bryan and Mitch Royer

Send us Fan MailThree dads talk with former Austin mayor Steve Adler about raising independent kids, building family culture that lasts, and setting tech boundaries that keep values first. We focus on modeled behavior, earned privilege, and why agency beats entitlement.• modeling values through consistent choices• designing age-appropriate privileges and limits• teaching agency over outcomes and setbacks• simple tech rules, delayed social media, dumb phones• using sports and teams to build resilience• family traditions that bond across distance• owning tradeoffs in work, time, and presence• practical advice for the middle school to high school yearsCheck it out in our show notes. We'd love to have you as a premium member because this Saturday we have a special eventBarton’s RIVIAN Referral Code: BARTON16694413Become a Premium Member of Dadbods and Dumbbells by visiting: https://dadbodsanddumbbells.supercast.com----------Follow Mitch: http://instagram.com/runwithmitchFollow Bart:  http://instagram.com/bartonguybryanFollow the Podcast:  http://instagram.com/dad_bods_and_dumbbellsVisit Mitch's website: http://Bigboysruntoo.comVisit Barton's Training Website: http://teambryanwellness.com  

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