Why does achievement culture feel so stifling?

Welcome to Parenting Breakdown! 

In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss the relentless pressure on kids (and parents!) within high-achieving school communities. 

Topics explored: 

- A listener question about how to stay grounded as a parent within high-pressure school cultures 

- The impact of grind culture on parents and kids - and what parents can do to slow down and reclaim their energy 

- What are you parenting in service of? Exploring the discrepancy between what kids and parents say matters most to parents 

Parenting Highlight of the Week: 

- Rachel talks about how the WNBA has helped their family talk about gender equity. 

Parenting Pivot of the Week: 

- Rachel disrupts the evening routine to try and create a special moment and Matt is not happy. 

References: 

- Adrienne Marie Brown: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/239-why-are-we-never-satisfied-with-adrienne-maree-brown/id1564530722?i=1000627034489 

- Suniya Luthar: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201311/the-problem-rich-kids 

- Beth Benjamin Cooper: https://www.nais.org/magazine/independent-school/winter-2022/trend-lines-challenging-achievement-culture-in-schools/  

Reach out to us with your questions and stories at parentingbreakdown@gmail.com. 

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