7 Questions for Dads – Insights on Family Empowerment
What happens when a child takes control of the podcast mic?
In this special episode of 15 Minutes with Dad, the tables turn as my bonus son, Abe—aka The Positive Kid—takes the lead and interviews me with seven surprise questions. No scripts. No prep. Just raw, honest conversation that radiates family empowerment and showcases the beautiful unpredictability of connective parenting.
From laughter to reflection, this unscripted dialogue dives into what family truly means. Abe’s question about family opens the door to one of the most powerful personal insights I’ve shared: that successful parenting isn’t based on biology but on how we show up with love, intention, and presence. His own definition—“someone who cares about you and who you care about in return”—is a perfect example of the emotional presence and clarity children often bring to life’s deepest questions.
One of the most moving moments comes when I talk about how fatherhood—especially being Abe’s parent since he was seven—has helped me heal parts of my own childhood. Through his fearless questions and bright spirit, I found a way back to my younger self, beginning a journey of intergenerational healing and growth insights I never saw coming.
Using a space-game metaphor about tether ropes, I explain how empowered families keep us grounded while encouraging us to explore who we are becoming. And when Abe tells me I’m his “real father” because I protect and care for him, it brings the episode full circle. That moment proves that family empowerment isn’t about titles or blood—it’s about love, consistency, and trust.
👣 Whether you're a stepparent, biological parent, or someone loving a child who isn’t “yours,” this episode reminds us that emotional connection, presence, and chosen family can be just as powerful as any traditional definition.
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