Raising Free Thinkers Without Losing Your Mind

Remember back in the day when the golden rule of the house was "Children should be seen and not heard"? Yeah… well, those days are officially gone!In this episode of Damn We Grown, Mike and Tiff dive deep into the hilarious, heart-wrenching, and daily reality of raising strong-willed, outspoken kids. From Tiff’s daughter clapping back with "Why don't you just get another job?" to navigating those boundary-pushing moments as modern parents, we’re keeping it 100% real about the shift from old-school discipline to modern parenting.We’re kicking things off with a soulful weekend recap—talking about summer date nights with junk food feasts, Y2K flea market trips (and why our kids are paying $30 for stuff we threw away), and our latest binge-watches, including Is God Is and The Polygamist. Then, we get into the heavy stuff: how childhood silence impacts adult self-expression, unlearning the need for our kids to "fear" us, and finding the sweet spot between enforcing boundaries and encouraging our kids to speak their minds.Whether you're trying to break generational cycles, navigating teen attitude with a smile, or just figuring out how you ended up eating sherbet in 90-degree SoCal heat, grab your favorite snack and kick back with us.In this episode, we cover:Weekend Realness: Date night food splurges, giant ice cream tubs, and nostalgic Y2K fashion.Movie & TV Reviews: Quick takes on Is God Is, Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, and Netflix’s The Polygamist.Modern vs. Old-School Parenting: Why raising a "quick-witted" child is both a blessing and a test of patience.Breaking Generational Cycles: Moving from "kids are seen, not heard" to raising confident, outspoken adults.Setting Healthy Boundaries: How to balance freedom, respect, and parenting discipline without instilling fear.Instagram & TikTok: @DamnWeGrownEmail: [email protected] & Listen: Available on YouTube, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts!Connect & Follow Us: