{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Difference a Dad Makes Ep. 7 - Preparing Children for Independence","description":"In this episode of The Difference a Dad Makes, hosts J. Fotsch and Brian Mattson are joined by Jason Hinson from Victory Mission for a lighthearted yet deeply practical conversation about raising children to be independent. From toddler chore charts to the complexities of launching adult children, the trio explores what age-appropriate responsibility looks like across different life stages. The conversation emphasizes the importance of knowing each child\u2019s personality, offering guidance without micromanaging and modeling life skills like financial literacy, technology use and emotional regulation. Jason shares stories of parenting kids ranging from preschool to post-high school, highlighting that developing independence is not about pushing kids out but preparing them thoughtfully for what\u2019s next. Episode Highlights [01:22] \u201cWe have a chore chart\u2026 they get $5 if they\u2019ve done their chores for the month\u2026 give, save, spend.\u201d [06:00] \u201cI watched my son\u2026 it took him five minutes to take out the trash, but I feel like he had a sense of accomplishment.\u201d [08:12] \u201cBe curious about behavior\u2026 you're trying to understand what they\u2019re doing and guide them.\u201d [12:23] \u201cOver the course of your days, you did a part-time job on your phone.\u201d [17:26] \u201cWhat if you\u2019re coming back at 24 now because you forced them out and they weren\u2019t ready for that independence?\u201d [20:18] \u201cJust because you\u2019re 18 doesn\u2019t mean I quit caring\u2026 things change.\u201d [28:11] \u201cThink of yourself as a guide\u2026 you get a front row seat to watching that human become the best version of themselves.\u201d Resources\ud83d\udce9 Sign up for the Good Dads Newsletter and never miss a podcast! \ud83c\udf10 Learn more at gooddads.com \ud83d\udce7 Questions or comments? Reach out to Good Dads at info@gooddads.com ","author_name":"Good Dads Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gooddads.com\/","html":"