From “my child is a genius” to “the next president in the making,” parents are known for making some truly outrageous claims about their kids. But where do confidence and encouragement end… and delusion begin? A recent viral story about a 9-year-old boy delivering an unexpectedly deep and thoughtful answer has reignited conversations around the pressure parents place on children and the unrealistic expectations they sometimes project onto them. In this episode, we unpack the wildest, funniest, and most unbelievable things parents have confidently said about their children — and explore whether these bold claims do more harm than good.

From &ldquo;my child is a genius&rdquo; to &ldquo;the next president in the making,&rdquo; parents are known for making some truly outrageous claims about their kids. But where do confidence and encouragement end&hellip; and delusion begin? A recent viral story about a 9-year-old boy delivering an unexpectedly deep and thoughtful answer has reignited conversations around the pressure parents place on children and the unrealistic expectations they sometimes project onto them. In this episode, we unpack the wildest, funniest, and most unbelievable things parents have confidently said about their children &mdash; and explore whether these bold claims do more harm than good.

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Hang out with Thando Thabethe on 947 Drive with Thando every Monday to Friday, 15:00 to 18:00.

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The wildest and ridiculous things parents confidently say about their children

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