In this episode I discuss the need to provide discipline and structure for your children. I further explain why sometimes you need to tell your children "No." Take a listen to find out why.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

In this episode of 9B4M The Family Presents The Black Dad Talks podcast I discuss the importance of keeping my children connected to American Black culture while living abroad.  From  hip hop listening parties to discussing Black Billionaires, I cover some of my Black parenting philosophy.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

In the episode I discuss why I changed the name of the podcast to match the name of my family's Youtube channel. I briefly discuss what it means to be an African American parent living and raising children outside of the United States. I also cover a short segment about "The Talk" which is a series of discussions that Black parents have to have with our children on how to act or behave in American society. And lastly, I touch on an upcoming topic related to Black hair and how it is perceived by American society. Give a listen and check out the Youtube channel: 9B4M The Family.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

Dads get no days off. Even when I was having a medical emergency I still had to be a dad by taking a zoom call with one of my son's teacher. I discuss the details in this episode and I give some recommendations for taking care of your health while being a dad.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

There are numerous troupes about dads on television as a dad you do not have to fall into any of these cliches. Be yourself, be your own kind of dad... the the kind of dad you want to be... as long as you are not a T.V. dad.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

In this episode I highlight the high cost of being a parent and raising children. I go on to discuss strategies to reduce cost and prepare your child for financial success. I briefing cover some benefits of 529 College Saving Plans.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

For this episode I wanted to discuss "What is a Parent's Financial Obligation to their child?" but when I started researching the topic I realized I needed to delve deeper into the topic and define what is the fundamental role of a parent. As I shifted focus, I settled on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a model for parenthood. In this episode I discuss the basic requirements of being a parent and I define how parents can make good or bad decisions based on the hierarchy of human needs.  * In this episode I discuss psychology and physiology and I state psychological needs, interchangeably, physiological needs can be used. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

In the episode of Black Dad Talks, I delve into the meaning of black fatherhood and the related responsibilities for fathers of black children. Fatherhood is universal, but Black fatherhood is a unique experience. I also discuss the myth of the "Absent Black Dad" and highlight the truth of "Absent Dads" across American society.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

Welcome to the Black Dad Talk podcast. In this podcast series, I discuss what it means to be a dad, specifically a Black Dad. As a father of four, I will delve into the definition of fatherhood. From the moment you find out your child is on the way to the day that you become a father and beyond. Join me as we begin this journey together. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mcarthur-billing-jr/support

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