Chris Bumstead Asks Jordan Peterson for Parenting Advice

Ep. 423

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[BillyWright-xgig]

Just finished reading ‘Raising Warriors: Preparing Your Children For a Godly Life’ and it really opened my eyes to some new ways of guiding my kids in their faith. Highly recommend it if you’re looking to strenghten your family’s spiritual life

[lockwoodj]

I just became a Dad a few days ago and want to become a good father and a good husband...I was single and miserable but in 2018 when I watched Dr. Jordan Peterson I found meaning in my life May God bless you man.

[jubitonvynncolo]

Would love a full JP book and/or lecture series on parenting

[erikac]

After watching this, I’ve never felt more seen and understood as a mother and wife

[kilianeberle]

Comment sections in JP videos is strangers explaining their struggles and other strangers feeling these unknown brothers. This man started something the male community was missing hard. Thank you Dr Peterson!

[jennymcgowin]

I think that’s the best advice I have EVER heard about Father/Mother/Child relationship. Brilliant!!

[rjwasser]

As a bodybuilder, I’m amped to see these two in a room.

[EmmanuelLambertCanada]

I am 51 and will be a father for the first time and I have to thank God, my wife and you Dr Peterson thank you for your teachings. God bless you sir.

[picturemaker]

This is exactly how we have raised our child. After hearing all sorts of horror stories about how difficult it's going to be with lack of sleep and how your 'life as you know it is over' etc etc, I have to say it has been nothing like that. It has been challenging of course but predominately it's been the most positive experience we have ever had. Acceptance is key. Without any resistance, if you accept the demands of the enterprise and as JP says go whole heartedly into it then it will be an incredible fulfilling, joyful and meaningful experience.

[mariusoldenburg]

As a father of two sons, 3 and 4 years old my greatest tip is to handle things naturally. Close skin to skin contact, let them feel you, let them feel your strength. They recognize your smell, your body and they need that to know who you are. They loved sleeping on my chest as infants. As soon as my kids could talk they called mommy 'soft' and Daddy 'hard and warm'. Now a couple of years in, they still have the greatest joy in engaging physical play with me. It's so much love. And they have grown to an incredible clever amount of empathy, knowing themselves, sensing moods and communicate better than some adults. Also push ups and planks with that little 20-30 lbs climbing extra weight are a delight for both sides haha.
All the best to you :)

[Susson]

4:00 minutes into this, I started tearing up. Dr. Peterson stating "because, that's when you need to step in.." hit my heartstrings...how undervalued it is to know when to step in and give momma a break. This goes both ways, but the heaviness of the first few months with infant is sooo undervalued. I guess I got emotional, because it is such a dark and yet beautiful time of "figuring out."

[MarkRyberg-azdesertrat]

Thank you for delineating the husband/father’s initial priority as taking care of mother/wife. It should be obvious, but men and women need to be taught this. It can seem overwhelming but it pays immense dividends.

[andronickmartusheff]

A series of lectures or a book from you on parenting would be awesome JBP!

[i_DONT_get_IT]

Jordan Peterson is my hero. My role model. Literally I’ve looked up to him when I first discovered his videos in 2020 when he talked about alcohol’s effect for people with anxiety.

[mikemccarthy]

I'm 32. As a dad of four, I always give a heads up to new dads and let them know the first 3 months is the larval stage where you can adore baby, but you're mostly there to change diapers and help. Mom. After that 3 months, 4 months, a personality develops and you feel more needed and take on more of a role. If you don't feel super attached in those first three or four months don't feel weird. Once the baby's personality develops, you'll have more of a bond

[nicbregs]

As a mother of two and a wife, it is so refreshing to hear him completely understand, support, and respect the vulnerable time for the mom and new born. And when you grow your family with another baby. Please send this to all dads and new dads. Understanding this to its fullest can and will enhance your connection to your wife, connection to your baby, and provide the ultimate sense of security for the mom/wife.


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[LukasJLowry]

Cbum's ability to listen and vulnerability/humility regarding this question is beautiful. Incredible combination between Dr. Peterson and Cbum.

[tazzy]

Have my 2nd son now, a newborn. This is great advice for new dads especially. Your partner loves you still, she will come back

[flamechick]

Been a mom since 2004 and we had our 6th child in 2021 😊💗

[CraftyComeLately]

But also be able to shift last minute. If she's sleepy on date night because it was a hard night, then maybe one hour of wine cheese and slow dancing or one hoyr of comedy night or a comedy special on netflix. A 2 hour movie sounds exhausting lol