In this video of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Basha to talk about the friction that exists between attachment and anti-fragililty when raising children. They discuss what it takes to raise confident kids, how to bring up anti-fragile kids, and ways to support your child's sense of agency. Discussed in this episode: -What does it take to raise a child correctly? -The best parenting styles for all types of kids. -What to do when people criticize and judge your parenting style. -Why parents need to give themselves a break. -The most important step to loving your child. -What the research says about the link between caregiver stress and a child's well-being. -Attachment theory and the four distinct types of attachments. -The four main types of parenting styles and how they overlap with each other. -Are kids fragile objects that must be handled with care? -The benefits of raising kids who can do what is unconventional despite what others think. -Why are people nowadays less resilient to what others think of them? -The consequences of over-intruding in your child's life. -How to balance safety and risk when raising a child. -How to teach your children independence. We are The Optimistic American, and we are in the business of promoting what is going right in our country. Every day, there is tremendous progress being made in America — across technology, public policy, science and medicine, and much more — that will set current and future generations up for success. Our goal is to highlight these advancements and tilt the scale of news and information from pessimism towards optimism. This interview reflects the best themes of The Optimistic American, that our best days lie ahead. You can listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mfMCiR0Jtqs8lr4JeuYwA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimistic-american/id1615223090 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL29wdGFtZXJpY2FuL2ZlZWQueG1s We post new content every week so make sure to subscribe, turn on notifications, and like our videos! Learn more about The Optimistic American by checking out our website! https://www.optamerican.com Mentioned in this video: optamerican.com Addictive Ideologies: Finding Meaning and Agency When Politics Fail You by Dr Emily Bashah and Hon Paul Johnson - https://www.amazon.com/Addictive-Ideologies-Finding-Meaning-Politics/dp/1956955488 The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature by Steven Pinker - https://www.amazon.com/Blank-Slate-Modern-Denial-Nature/dp/0142003344 The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Jonathan Haidt - https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-of-American-Mind-audiobook/dp/B079P7PDWB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=133W20I43LRWT&keywords=coddling+of+the+american+mind&qid=1680698006&s=books&sprefix=cuddling+%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C388&sr=1-1

In this video of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Basha to discuss how the public and private sectors contribute to economic development in the U.S. They cover how the public sector boosts economic development, ways to be successful in business, why money should not be the primary motivator of going into business, and so much more. Discussed in this episode: -How public and private sectors of the U.S. economy work. -The greatest thing the government has ever done for this country. -Why you must invest in the private sector if you want to make a positive social impact. -How increasing the number of producers and consumers can help end world poverty. -The most common trait among America's wealthy class. -What it takes to succeed in business anywhere in the world. -Why some people are better off employed. -The number one rule of accumulating wealth fast. -Why you should not quit your job immediately after starting a business. -Why money should not be your primary motivator for going into business. -Common mistakes and failures in business today. -The one thing standing between you and success. -The top 5 things you must do to go from nothing to something. -Credibility is all you have. Protect it with your life. We are The Optimistic American, and we are in the business of promoting what is going right in our country. Every day, there is tremendous progress being made in America — across technology, public policy, science and medicine, and much more — that will set current and future generations up for success. Our goal is to highlight these advancements and tilt the scale of news and information from pessimism towards optimism. This interview reflects the best themes of The Optimistic American, that our best days lie ahead. You can listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mfMCiR0Jtqs8lr4JeuYwA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimistic-american/id1615223090 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL29wdGFtZXJpY2FuL2ZlZWQueG1s We post new content every week so make sure to subscribe, turn on notifications, and like our videos! Learn more about The Optimistic American by checking out our website! https://www.optamerican.com Mentioned in this video: optamerican.com Addictive Ideologies: Finding Meaning and Agency When Politics Fail You by Dr Emily Bashah and Hon Paul Johnson - https://www.amazon.com/Addictive-Ideologies-Finding-Meaning-Politics/dp/1956955488