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In this episode, Matt Barnes, husband, father of 3, joins Bear Crawls with Dads to discuss parental influence in education, building mentorship networks, threats to modern day fatherhood and more! You do not want to miss this conversation as Matt is passionate about replacing parental anxiety with Hope and a Plan. “Education is 90% Parent Behavior | Learning is 100% Child Desire” – Matt Barnes IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [00:02:30] Teaching self-leadership to toddlers.[00:03:49] Parenting disagreements and agreements. [00:07:46] Parental Influence in Education[00:11:43] Legacy of education.[00:15:35] Being vulnerable with children.[00:19:40] Authority transition for children.[00:22:29] Coming of age traditions.[00:26:35] Rites of passage for young men. [00:29:58] Human decency in media. [00:33:35] Building relationships with children.[00:37:03] Building mentorship networks.[00:41:06] Importance of reading with children. [00:45:30] Self-leadership and parenting. [00:50:58] Traditional education critique. [00:53:03] Education's focus on entrance exams.[00:55:42] Skills for effective living.[01:00:43] Alternative paths to education.[01:03:06] Education and self-governance.[01:06:34] Honoring and empowering students.[01:10:13] Greatest challenge as a dad. [01:15:53] Parenting advice for new fathers.[01:18:13] Threats to modern fatherhood. [01:22:23] Desire to learn is scarce. [01:25:59] Meeting for barbecue or coffee. [01:25:00] Leading by example as fathers. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Matt Barnes’ websiteFollow Matt Barnes on LinkedInThe Education Game2 Min Parent/Child Check-UpC.S. Lewis quote WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on InstagramFollow Bear Crawl with Dads on TwitterFollow Bear Crawl with Dads on FacebookFOLLOW & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one! Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. So easy and so appreciated! OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY 01: Dads, Dogs, and Parenting with Lamar Smith02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon04: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and Our True North with Steve Pulley05: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins06: 5th Generation Texan, Refugees, and More with Joel Vestal