Boys vs Girls (Part 2): The Dating Years
Pardon the Mess with Scarlet Hiltibidal - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids
Scarlet Hiltibidal and Christian Parenting
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🗓️ 7 November 2024
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
My friend, Heather MacFayden, is a mom of four boys and I am a mom of two girls. We have two very different (but equally enjoyable) parenting experiences. We are both podcasters, but we are also real life friends. We have had many conversations over the last 10 years about the unique differences between raising boys and girls.
We decided to take our offline conversations online for you! Part 1 is over at her podcast, Don’t Mom Alone - Boys vs Girls (Part 1): The Early Years. And today, you will hear Part 2 which is all about the dating years. We even get into the anxiety that comes with dances like homecoming and prom.
I learned several things from Heather about how boys are feeling during these dating years. After our chat, I immediately went and talked to the girls about how the guys may feel used at times. They are more than a prop in a photo. I was encouraged to hear that her boys want deep conversations and interesting girls.
My goal for this conversation was to grow our understanding and empathy of the opposite gender - especially if you only have 1 gender of children in your home. Let us know what you think! What do you wish moms of girls knew about boys? What do you wish moms of boys knew about girls? Send me a DM!
In this episode, we discuss:
-Dating challenges for teens today
-Ideas on how to help boys and girls interact when curiosity begins
-How social media and phones are impacting the dating process
-Seeing behind the homecoming drama - what is going on with each gender
Enjoy!
Courtney
(02:00) Empathy in Parenting: Boys vs. Girls
(04:04) The Challenges of Modern Dating
(10:05) Navigating Social Events and Relationships
(18:08) The Impact of Social Media on Dating Dynamics
(20:21) The Pressure of Appearances in Relationships
(21:06) Navigating Modesty and Self-Confidence
(22:38) The Emotional Impact of Rejection
(23:52) Social Media's Role in Self-Perception
(24:40) Understanding Boys' Perspectives on Relationships
(25:45) The Importance of Communication and Planning
(27:39) The Dynamics of Dating and Social Expectations
(29:52) Boys' Leadership in Social Situations
(32:11) The Cost of Social Events and Expectations
(33:34) Teaching Boys About Respect and Kindness
(35:27) Building Confidence in Girls
(37:53) Encouraging Individuality in a Conformist Culture
(39:55) A Prayer for Our Children
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| 0:00.0 | Christian Parenting. |
| 0:08.0 | Welcome to Pardon the Miss. |
| 0:09.4 | I'm your host, Courtney DeFaio, and on this podcast, we talk about raising kids as Christian parents. |
| 0:14.2 | It's so very important for me to honor God with my family and the two kids that he's given me. |
| 0:18.6 | But honestly, it's not always neat or easy or tidy, |
| 0:22.0 | but it's always worth it. So join us every week to laugh and learn together on this beautiful |
| 0:26.2 | and messy journey of parenting. |
| 0:36.1 | I'm thrilled to tell you about a new movie coming out on November 8th called The Best Christmas Pagent Ever. |
| 0:41.5 | Based on the beloved bestseller, this hilarious and heartwarming film follows the infamous Herdman kids, the worst kids in town, who hijacked the annual Christmas pageant. |
| 0:50.6 | But as chaos unfolds, they just might teach everyone the true meaning of Christmas. |
| 0:55.2 | This is from the director of The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins, who's actually our guest today on |
| 1:00.0 | Part of the Mess. The Best Christmas Pagent Ever is the perfect movie for families to enjoy |
| 1:04.3 | together this Christmas season. Don't miss it. |
| 1:07.5 | Exclusively in theater starting November 8th. Get your tickets now at best |
| 1:11.1 | Christmas pageant ever.movey. |
| 1:13.1 | So, |
| 1:13.2 | movie. |
| 1:21.0 | Guys, I really do love Christmas. |
| 1:32.1 | So true confession, as soon as November hits, we are getting the decorations out. |
| 1:35.1 | And it's begun, it's gotten earlier and earlier every year. |
| 1:36.2 | Poor Thanksgiving. |
| 1:38.8 | I feel like Thanksgiving just gets skipped right over. |
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