Is pushing for ‘greatness’ an act of love, or a legacy of oppression?

805. Have you ever worried that wanting your child to be “great” might actually come from oppressive messages you’ve absorbed? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores how internalized ideas of excellence can show up in parenting, especially for BIPOC folks and parents raising marginalized kids—and offers compassionate reframes to help you nurture your child’s worth and liberation. 

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