Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#921 But Everyone Else Is Doing It!

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Episode notes

How do you navigate the conversation around family rules and boundaries with your child when "everyone else is doing it"?

In this episode:

  • "Fairness antennae"
  • Mobile phones, social media, sleepovers, curfews, M-rated shows and more!
  • How to respond to "but everyone else is doing it"?
  • Avoiding judgement of others
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Explain, explore, empower
  • Resentment
  • Autonomy-supportive parenting

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