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At The Dad Project, we find experienced dads who have had success in raising kids. We ask them to give short talks, sharing what has worked for them and what hasn't. Our goal is to help men everywhere become the dads they were meant to be. And our hope is to change the world for the better, one dad at a time. To help cover recurring costs, if you'd like to make a donation, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_idMAQZ536WXKXXE Language: en Genres: Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 48. An Attitude of Gratitude
Episode 48
Monday, 4 May, 2026
"Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life in the world." – John MiltonAre you raising kids who feel entitled to everything… or grateful for anything?In this episode, Josh makes the case that the most powerful antidote to the entitlement epidemic gripping younger generations is something every dad can cultivate right now — an attitude of gratitude. Drawing on history, psychology, and practical wisdom, Josh unpacks why gratitude matters more than ever, and gives dads concrete ways to live it out and model it for their kids.If the culture is producing more narcissism, entitlement, and dissatisfaction than ever before, the answer starts at home — with us.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why modern material abundance makes gratitude harder to instillWhat history (Rome) and modern psychology tell us about ingratitudeHow entitlement erodes happiness, relationships, and culture3 practical ways to build gratitude into your daily routineWhy saying please and thank you is more powerful than it soundsHow to make gratitude a family habit — not just a dinner table exerciseWhy the most important things to be grateful for aren't things at allChapters:(00:00) – Welcome to The Dad Project(00:29) – Episode Overview: Gratitude vs. Narcissism(00:48) – The Modern Challenge: Raising Grateful Kids(02:19) – The Entitlement Epidemic: What the Data Shows(03:29) – A "Sit Rep" on Kids Growing Up in the West Today(05:18) – Defining Gratitude and Why It Matters(06:06) – What History Tells Us About Ingratitude(08:17) – How to Live Gratitude: 3 Practical Ways(12:10) – Modeling Gratitude for Your Kids(13:21) – Support The Dad ProjectLinks & ResourcesThe Dad Project: https://www.thedadprojectpodcast.org/Support the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBZR5GKFRMBDNPodcast Production Services by https://EveryWord.Media
