"Discipline and Punishment"

How were you disciplined as a child? In this episode, Lawrence and Male-Rose talk discipline. They open the show discussing life with newborns and the world's fastest phone interview. Then, the guys dive deep into how they were raised and disciplined. Plus, they explain how scents can trigger memories. For instance, if we smell something, it can cause pain in our body or even create a flashback. We forget that the five senses are ultra-powerful memory banks. When things trigger our senses, we can remember our disciplines. The word "trigger" is a buzzword these days. Getting "trigged" means we are taken back to a place in our heads – which will lead us down a path, and we can tell that story. Later, Lawrence and Male-Rose explain how they want to raise and discipline their children. It's necessary to be physical with your children. There is a place in this world for physicality: when, where, and why? We need to teach our children how to defend themselves; we should all know how to protect ourselves. Plus, our children should understand that are repercussions for doing different things. A parent will not react the same way a stranger will – that's part of discipline as well. Discipline needs to instill what the consequences are for the child's behavioral actions. There is a place to talk and there is a time to guide. There is also a place to get physical. However, we should give our children a fair chance – they should be able to hit back because they aren't helpless. There isn't a lot to be gained from bending over and getting beaten – your children will become numb to it. If there's a ritual, it becomes some sort of mental mind game. We should keep communication as open as possible. Part of this means explaining ourselves to our children. Plus, it will help in the long run with their lives. Having communication with your children will affect their relationships with teachers, doctors, and strangers. Children look at the parent as an example. If your child cannot say something to their parent, then who can they talk to? Stay tuned as Lawrence and Male-Rose speak about disciplining with your spouse and the importance of being on the same page. In this Episode:

• About life with newborns [ 2:15 ]
• The fastest phone interview [ 4:45 ]
• How Lawrence and Male-Rose were disciplined [ 9:00 ]
• Smells can take us back to memories [ 26:45 ]
• Adjusting to the feeling of safety [ 39:30 ]
• How Lawrence and Male-Rose want to discipline their kids [ 46:40 ]

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