@themostimpthing: Why do Pokémon get a better rite of passage than our kids? 👇 The stories our kids naturally obsess over feature a clear rite of passage. In Star Wars and Pokémon, you start as an apprentice, face challenges, and eventually earn the title of Master. We act as our kids' personal concierges and financiers for two decades in real life. We pack the bags, solve the conflicts, and manage the logistics. We thrust them into the world at 22 and wonder why they struggle to operate. We decided to build a modern rite of passage. In Episode 47, we are pulling back the curtain on an active experiment in our home called The Adolescent Academy. We recently noticed a massive developmental step change in our 8-year-old. We sat down and explicitly mapped out her new path. We discuss the exact moment we realized we had to step into the role of mentor. We share how we use a framework of Self, Family, and Society to co-create new expectations with her. We also cover why letting your kids fail at age 8 is incredibly cheap tuition compared to age 25. Listen to TMIT 47 wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 The ultimate goal of leading your family culture is building capable adults who can climb their own mountains. #FamilyCulture #LeadershipAtHome #RaisingAdults #RiteOfPassage #IntentionalParenting

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