SOCIETY HAS BRAINWASHED US AGAIN

Are you truly grown, or are your kids just completely running your life, your timeline, and your bank account? This week, Mike and Tiff are back on a Damn We Grown to break down the hilarious, exhausting, and expensive realities of being club volleyball parents. From dealing with absolute audacity and tween-attitude at 6:30 in the morning to Mike walking a country mile in the blazing sun just to dodge a $20 parking fee—the struggle is real.But Mike found the ultimate tournament cheat code, and he’s not gatekeeping. Hint: It involves a trunk, a hidden electric scooter, and complete evasion of club sports system fees.Later in the episode, Tiff drops a devastating reality check: their daughter has officially declared that she can no longer call Mike "Daddy". The painful evolution from "Dada" to "Dad" is a right of passage, and Mike is trying to process the sting.Plus, they dive into Part 2 of the top luxury expenses society has brainwashed us into thinking are "normal". If you are financing a depreciating car every three years, saying "yes" to every single group chat vacation, or door-dashing a Starbucks order—we are looking directly at you.Grab your favorite drink (made at home to save that coin!), tap in, and let’s grow together.💡 Key Takeaways & Grown Moments:The 6:30 AM Timeline Debate: Tiff explains why being 10 minutes early to a game still counts as just being "on time," while Mike firmly stands his ground on it being early.The Tournament Cheat Code: Why you need to buy an electric scooter to completely bypass the $20-a-day club sports parking trap.The "Daddy" Retirement: Navigating the awkward moment your pre-teen puts a strict boundary on your childhood nickname.Wealth Destroyers: Breaking down why rolling negative equity into a new car finance plan every few years is keeping people broke.Saying "No" to the Group Chat: Staying disciplined with your savings goals even when your friends are dropping links to Big Bear or expensive weekend getaways.Cutting the Invisible Bills: The real math behind dropping a $25 Netflix subscription or a $6 daily coffee habit to stack real cash.📬 Connect With The Show:Have a parenting story, a parking lot cheat code, or a hot take on the "early vs. on time" debate? Don't gatekeep—reach out to us!📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Socials: Follow the vibe on TikTok and Instagram @damnwegrown🎧 Streaming: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the video version on YouTubeIf you love the show, do your people a favor: hit that Follow button and leave us a Review on Apple or Spotify to help us move up the ranks!