Summary The conversation explores the impact of missing out on early education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus is on the importance of kindergarten and first grade in building foundational skills and social development. The conversation also delves into the nature vs nurture debate, discussing the influence of genetics and parenting on a child's development. The role of technology, specifically cell phone use among teenagers, is also discussed. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the importance of effective communication and parenting strategies. takeaways Missing out on early education can have a significant impact on a child's development, particularly in kindergarten and first grade. The nature vs nurture debate continues, with genetics and parenting both playing a role in a child's development. Cell phone use among teenagers is a common challenge for parents, requiring effective communication and boundary-setting. Apologies and open communication between parents and children can foster a healthy relationship and understanding. Effective parenting strategies involve finding a balance between setting boundaries and allowing independence.

In this episode we talk about Tadaki's greatest fear of being a more refined dad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being refined? Does money make a difference in terms of enjoyment as a parent?

First off, this episode was a hot mess. I really didn't want to upload it. Every podcast episode should be perfectly polished and refined. This one was not. I had a message in my mind that I wanted to communicate. I feel like I did not communicate that message clearly. It came off as contradictory, jumbled and disjointed. So why did I upload it anyway? We have a goal to achieve and I believe often times the desire for perfection serves as an excuse from me not achieving that goal. We had 3 goals from the start: 1. Be 100% ourselves (this means our content will always be 100% unedited and often time unpolished) 2. We both enjoy doing it (after each episode I should have more energy) 3. Get George Clooney to on pod

Are you a refined (we don't like to use the word 'old') dad? Listen in on our first episode as we discuss why we decided to do a podcast and our one piece of advice on being a refined dad. Our end goal: getting George Clooney on our podcast (he had his first child at 56)