Inside the G-Base Podcast is a conversation with Green Berets hosted by D & J. Both D & J are combat experienced Special Forces Green Berets with tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, and other locations where America's foreign policy is carried out by silent professionals. In the SF team room, all topics are on the table, from politics and religion to geopolitical strategy, international relations, counter-terrorism, and unconventional warfare. If you ever wanted to know what America's most elite forces talk about, step into the G-Base.

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Episode 16 - The Parent Trap

Some days, parenting is the most rewarding experience I have ever felt immediately followed by the most humiliating Walmart trip in my life. Complete with a barrage of glares, head-shakes, and the lovingly judgemental insult "Bless your heart!" Not to mention my response could easily make the viral-highlight reel of what not to do in these situations. Indirect fire from an enemy - no problem, I can handle it. Screaming child punching his brother over a HotWheels car and I'm losing my mind.  But what is the right response? Who has the answer for good parenting? What are the consequences when a society stops disciplining children and begins indulging their every whim in an effort to protect their fragile emotions?

This week D, J, and guest Alabama discuss the recent viral video of a dad who disciplined his daughter by making her walk to school.  The social media commentary on this video is a scary glimpse into a society that has abandoned any form or reasonable discipline and accountability. We aren't saying we have the right answer, but good old-fashioned discipline is what made us Green Berets and not 9th place finishers with participation trophies! Maybe we should get back to that mindset.

Enjoy the conversation, and please leave comments on our FB page.  We would love to bring this conversation to the community at large.

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