29 LUG 2026 · Raising Exceptional Kids on Purpose
Intentional parenting is harder than just hoping your kids "turn out fine" and Brad and Michaela Draper are done with the survival mode approach to raising children. On this episode of Choosing Us, the Drapers get real about what it actually takes to raise confident, kind individuals who make a positive difference in the world.
Clearly, two parents will always bring different instincts to the table. Michaela holds final say on parenting decisions to keep things consistent, while Brad leans into a firmer, more demanding role, especially with their boys. (It is a lot to manage, honestly.) These differences, the Drapers argue, are a feature rather than a flaw.
Could the varying approaches between two committed parents actually be exactly what children need?
Brad draws on memories of military dads enforcing strict dress codes and behavioral standards, reflecting on how those high expectations shaped an entire generation of leaders. Michaela grounds all of it in emotional intelligence and nurturing presence. Together, they cover screen time battles, parenting a strong-willed four-year-old, and why conscious effort matters far more than defaulting to old habits.
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