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Education MonstersAuthor: Aurelie
Education Monsters is a podcast that explores the diverse and unconventional paths of multicultural education. Hosted by an experienced educator, the show features interviews with guests from around the world who share their unique experiences with different education systems, cultural adaptation, and the impact of travel on learning. Beyond education, the podcast dives into topics like discrimination, racism, and the realities of local life, offering deep insights into how people live, learn, and grow across cultures. The goal is to foster understanding and connection by learning from each others experiences. Language: en Genres: Education, Personal Journals, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#74 You are not the worst thing you've ever done
Episode 74
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
What if the worst thing a child has ever done… isn’t who they are? In this episode of Education Monsters, we sit down with Nicholas, founder of the National Center for Restorative Justice. Nichols is an educator, former Coast Guard member and lifelong advocate for meaningful change in our schools. Based in Seattle, Nicholas brings up topics around discipline, compassion, empathy, parenthood and lived experience to a conversation that challenges how we think about mistakes, punishment and sanctions. Nicholas believes that being human means messing up. A lot. And instead of shaming, labeling or punishing kids into silence or meaningless chores, we should be teaching something far more valuable: repair. What does it mean to take accountability, even when our intentions weren’t malicious? How do we remove the taboo around making mistakes? What if lighting a trash can on fire became a moment to teach about responsibility and the real dangers of fire, rather than just handing down punishment that teaches nothing? We explore how restorative justice invites dialogue and reflection instead of fear-based consequences. We talk about why second chances matter. Why conflict resolution is a lifelong skill. And why kids need space to practice saying a strong, confident, “No. I don’t want you to touch me that way.” Learning to defend your boundaries in childhood doesn’t just protect you from bullying, it prepares you to refuse toxic relationships, unpaid overtime at work and other emotional/physical abuses in adulthood. This episode challenges us to rethink blind obedience and outdated educational models. Nicholas reminds us that we are not defined by the worst thing we’ve ever done. We are complex and capable of growth. As parents, educators, teachers and community members, we have the power to reposition ourselves and our systems toward accountability, compassion and learning. If you care about raising confident and responsible humans, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. Here's the website: https://www.nationalcenterforrestorativejustice.com/
