Parenting and War
Chris shares his reflections on parenting two very different sons, one who embraces fearlessness and the other who is more analytical. He contemplates the psychological toll of his experiences and the importance of open communication with his children about the impacts of war. Chris expresses a desire for his boys to understand and feel the weight of these experiences, highlighting the complexity of processing trauma within a family dynamic.In this clip
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