The Role of a Parent - Jordan Peterson

Speaker: Jordan Peterson Thanks for watching!
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[adiluxx]

I was 41 years old when I gave birth to my daughter. Up until that point I had been on SSI for several disabilities. I slept all day I didn't take care of myself etc. When my daughter arrived after I had an emergency c section and I saw her for the first time I knew right then that life as I knew it had changed drastically. At first sight I felt that I would do anything for this child. Gone are the days of me sleeping my life away and I'm beginning school so I can give my baby girl a good life. Like Dr.Peterson said once you become a parent there is now someone in your life that's more important than you are. That couldn't be more spot on.

[angelabeaumont]

Hes right, parenthood washed over me much like a rogue wave at the beach. I was never the same. I would die for my children.

[bernadetteraikar]

Wish I knew Dr. Peterson when my kids were born. I did what I could for bringing up my kids but when I look back, I feel I could have done better. I'm a grandma now. I try to guide my kids not to make the mistakes I made. We should get better with every generation.

[demetriuscooksey]

Unfortunately, many people continue to live their life the same way as before and the kids suffer for it. I'd like to hear what Dr. Peterson has to say about that situation.

[Glowing-zrvg]

The inability to accept the responsibility and make this shift is why there are so many terrible parents. Some do it begrudgingly, resentfully. Some not at all. I feel sorry for the poor kids.

[MetaSinPlease]

Profound, as usual. This man is a Gift to Humanity.

[zuzuspetals]

One does not have to be a parent to understand the importance of being responsible and selfless to others. Throughout my life I’ve had the opportunity to “raise” many kids through my close relationships with them even though I never had any of my own. Being able to educate and share wisdom as well as being available to listen and support them through their lives is the responsibility of all adults. We are to share spiritual knowledge as well as moral and social values to help kids grow into independent and responsible adults.

[annm]

I told my Ex-husband, before my oldest was born, he'd need to change. He often was more concerned about his needs first, such as HIS time to relax, HIS ability to play HIS games, and similar things.
I stayed in that marriage for 8 years, and nothing changed. Even if I was working 40+ hrs a week, and had 4 children with him.
He never understood why I left with the kids, let alone why my feelings for him changed.
I only hope that my children will not do what their dad did.

[MCPaul-ctfq]

I agree 100 percent. I do not know if Dr Peterson has ever spoke on is the loss of a child. I have had alot of loss but when my son died I literally felt my heart break. He was 28& had a chronic disease. It is something that is hardly addressed. The guilt of out living your child no matter how they died. A piece of your family is missing and always will be. It shifts the family dynamics. If the Dr has addressed this subject can someone please tell me the name of the video. Thanks

[southernlady]

Children look to their parents to love them, nurture them, guide and protect them. It’s no longer just about you. You have to learn to be selfless. Being a parent is the most important responsibility and one of sheer joy.

[Alexanderbuilds]

I guess nobody told my “father” about that.

[modobigpac]

I love jp, he talks with truth and power

[brianhemsley]

So true didn't know that till I was 25 and had my first son.

[ndflatt]

Any man in a committed relationship should already feel this way. He’s the protector of his wife/girlfriend. That implies the must see himself as lesser to her to fulfill that role.

[keithburt]

I would have never prospered as a father between the 70's and 2000's, the oppression in my cloudy mind and my local economy would have been crushing and the liberty only began during Dr' Peterson's rise to prominence, total Liberty first then some structure, Peace3ed

[sebastianshine]

This video is one of the missing pieces I needed to combine his ideas into a functioning worldview
Thank you for uploading

[christopherhill]

At the beginning of every one of his videos, I feel like if I don't listen intently to the next 60 seconds and implement his words into my life, I will shrivel up and die.

[blahblahblah]

There are some out there who somehow became selfless without children. But it's rare imo.

[analozada]

Some folks don't need to have kids in order to mature and take responsibility. Yet, some people do. Thankfully, I didn't need to have kids since I've always been driven, mature, responsible, and giving. My ex husband is a perfect example. While we were married he was a mess, quite childish and abusive. Obviously, I had no choice but to leave and get a divorce, but years later he had children with someone else, and they changed him for the better. Now, he's doing great, and we are good friends.

[veraf]

I did not have any children. I have always been able to put others before me with ease.
I put the underdog first as they needed help. I have a friend who is practically my son with all due respect.
He comes before my personal needs.

I have responsibilities, and I mature at a very early age.

I was mature for my age. Quite articulate and selfless. It was brought up to my attention by many throughout my life. It nevercl8cked on me why the fuss of I being a defensor to the underdog and why I would take on such responsibilities.

I thought that everyone thought the way I did and still do.
That being unattached to material things and generous by helping others was the norm.

Putting other people like your child, your parents, and your family before yourself is called "duty" in my book. It is the equivalent of love thy neighbor. It is nothing else than servitude, peace of mind, and harmony.

Sad to think that for someone to become mature and responsible, they need to become parents.

Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of people who have children have not mature at all or enough as to become responsible human beings.