Sam Treadaway grew up with an alcoholic father and vowed to break the cycle. As a teacher, coach, and school administrator, he learned invaluable lessons about parenting that shaped how he raised his two sons. In this powerful conversation, Sam shares his philosophy on setting boundaries, the importance of parental unity, why consequences matter less than expectations, and how modeling behavior shapes children more than words ever could. He also offers his vision for the future of education, including year-round schooling and removing screens from classrooms. Whether you're a father, educator, or both, Sam's hard-won wisdom will challenge and inspire you to father with greater intentionality.Takeaways:- Breaking generational cycles starts with recognizing harmful patterns- The paradox of parenting: preparing children for when you're not around- Boundaries matter more than consequences in effective parenting- Parental unity and consistency are essential for raising responsible children- Modeling behavior shapes children more powerfully than words- Avoid helicopter and snowplow parenting styles- Teaching responsibility through chores and clear expectations- Education reform: year-round schooling and screen-free classroomsChapters:00:27 - Welcome to the Podcast - Introducing Sam and the Conversation 01:22 - Shadows of Childhood: Growing Up with an Alcoholic Father 03:55 - Breaking Generational Cycles of Addiction 08:59 - The Path to Intentional Fatherhood 09:38 - College, Teaching, and Personal Growth 11:27 - Two Sons, Two Unique Journeys: Tyler and Dave 18:17 - Navigating Different Parenting Challenges 22:19 - Setting Boundaries with Love and Wisdom 28:45 - The Art of Teaching Respect and Manners 31:20 - United Parenting: Consistency is Key 34:58 - Avoiding Common Parental Pitfalls 38:45 - Creating Supportive Educational Environments 45:16 - The Power of Authentic Student Care 50:03 - Reimagining Education for the Future 57:41 - Fathering as a Lifelong CommitmentThe Fathering Strong podcast is a production of Urban Light Ministries. Please consider supporting this podcast and the Fathering Strong programs. Learn more at Urbanlight.org and sign-up for the free FatheringStrong.com fatherhood app.

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