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Having More Children Means Being Less Risk-Averse
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07:10 - 14:31 (07:20)

The more children someone has, the less risk-averse they may become when making decisions related to their children's well-being, according to economist Gary Becker. This may be due to the understanding that investing in one or two children may require more caution, while having more children allows for a more relaxed approach to parenting decisions.

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The speaker talks about the demographic shift in parenting and how parents are investing hugely in their kids, particularly when they have one or two kids, as all their attention is focused on them.
07:10 - 09:15 (02:04)
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Parenting
Summary

The speaker talks about the demographic shift in parenting and how parents are investing hugely in their kids, particularly when they have one or two kids, as all their attention is focused on them.

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Having More Children Means Being Less Risk-Averse
Episode
Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares a personal anecdote about how his daughters received participation ribbons in track meets with only eight people, highlighting the unconscious mechanisms at play in modern parenting that make people more careful and tender towards their children.
09:15 - 12:01 (02:46)
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Parenting
Summary

The speaker shares a personal anecdote about how his daughters received participation ribbons in track meets with only eight people, highlighting the unconscious mechanisms at play in modern parenting that make people more careful and tender towards their children.

Chapter
Having More Children Means Being Less Risk-Averse
Episode
Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
Esther Wijicki, an accomplished mother of three daughters, shares her approach to raising successful children, which includes allowing them to navigate their way home on their own from a young age.
12:01 - 13:22 (01:20)
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Parenting
Summary

Esther Wijicki, an accomplished mother of three daughters, shares her approach to raising successful children, which includes allowing them to navigate their way home on their own from a young age.

Chapter
Having More Children Means Being Less Risk-Averse
Episode
Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
Adversity, whether positive or negative, can shape a person's behavior, especially when they're young.
13:22 - 14:31 (01:09)
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Adversity
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Adversity, whether positive or negative, can shape a person's behavior, especially when they're young. It's crucial for individuals to learn how to handle setbacks early on because one day, they'll inevitably have to face adversity on their own.

Chapter
Having More Children Means Being Less Risk-Averse
Episode
Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism