THE NON-OBVIOUS SHOW · EPISODE 68

Why You Should Let People Yell At Your Kids

with Marina Lopes

Episode 68 · March 10, 2026 · 35 min

Marina Lopes, a Brazilian American journalist, shares insights from her global research on parenting practices. Learn how international insights can transform American parenting and community support systems, emphasizing practical strategies to build a nurturing environment for raising children.

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Key Takeaways

01The importance of community support in parenting
02Cultural differences in parenting practices
03Strategies to build a supportive village
04The role of government and policy in family support
05Involving fathers and redistributing caregiving responsibilities

What We Cover

00:00The Importance of Learning Through Practice
01:19Cultural Insights on Parenting
03:28The Loneliness of American Parenting
04:48The Need for Community in Parenting
07:45Cultural Changes in Parenting Roles
09:38Learning Through Failure: Dads in Charge
12:37The Role of Mothers in Parenting Dynamics
14:48The Breaking Point of Parenting Support
16:45The Need for Policy Change
17:41Redefining Family and Community Responsibilities
19:49Cultural Practices in Parenting
22:37Building Community Support
24:25Integrating Global Parenting Practices
27:18Creating Visible Community Spaces

About The Guest

Marina Lopes

Journalist; author of Please Yell at My Kids

Marina Lopes is a journalist and the author of Please Yell at My Kids, a book about how other cultures raise children in community. She covered Brazil for the Washington Post and Mozambique for Reuters, and reports on caregiving, motherhood and gender.

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