Episode 48: Boundaries, Apologies, and Spit-Takes

This week on Why, Dad?, Paul and Andrew unpack a family vacation that turned into an unexpected lesson on parenting, boundaries, and community. After a few tense moments involving overtired kids, public meltdowns, and well-meaning corrections from close friends, the guys dive into a difficult but important question: What happens when the people who love your kids discipline them differently than you would? The conversation explores: Why words like “bad” and “naughty” can stick with kids longer than we realize The tension between setting firm boundaries and practicing empathy How parents and non-parents alike are all learning in real time Why correction should never threaten a child’s sense of being loved The importance of honest conversations between adults when conflict happens How growth — for kids and adults — comes through repetition, mistakes, and grace Along the way, Paul and Andrew reflect on the pressure parents feel to “get it right,” the value of having invested frien...