Why I Tell My Kids They Don’t Have Friends

“My kids don’t have friends.” That’s what Dr. Chris Harper says — and it’s not what you think. In this episode of The Dr. Chris Harper Show, Chris sits down with Josiah Jones for a deep, funny, and heartfelt conversation about friendship, disappointment, and true connection in a lonely world. They unpack: 💬 Why many kids mistake acquaintances for real friends 💔 How to help your children navigate disappointment and disloyalty 🧠 What true, Christ-centered friendship looks like 🙏 How to model connection and emotional honesty at home 😄 Why sometimes not having friends might mean you’re doing something right   This one’s for every parent who wants to teach their kids that real relationships take time, truth, and trust. 0:00 - Coming Up 0:59 - Today’s Guest, Josiah Jones 3:30 - Kids Don’t Have Friends 13:21 - Defining Friendship, Building Trust 21:28 - The Illusion of Friendship: Connected But Lonely 28:46 - Preparing For Disappointment 34:28 - Pursuing Real Friendships, Living In Community 41:39 - Let’s Recap