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Nicole Lovell's family: Be your kids' eyes and ears

September 22, 2016 / 01:58

This episode discusses parenting, the impact of social media, and the importance of being present in children's lives. Guests Terry and another parent reflect on their daughter Nicole's struggles and the role of online relationships.

Terry shares his regrets about not being more involved in Nicole's life and how he believes this affected her. He emphasizes the need for parents to actively engage with their children rather than relying on technology.

The conversation highlights the emotional connection between parents and children, particularly in understanding their needs and experiences. Terry urges parents to unplug from devices and connect with their kids to prevent similar tragedies.

TLDR

Parents must engage with their children to prevent issues stemming from social media and lack of connection.

Episode

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how do you want your daughter to be remembered the happiest kid lovable kid someone had a big

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heart her love for everything animals you brought a friend that you're holding who's

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that this was Nicole's panda bear that she slept with what goes through your mind when you look at that Pand

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my daughter everything that she's been through do you think an escape for her was to go into the world of online yeah

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do you think she was in some ways because she was missing love from her father that she wanted to have a

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relationship with someone older probably yeah I have regrets that I wasn't there

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cuz I feel like I could have changed this Terry what about you the same thing I wish I was there more for her what do

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you want to say to parents who are watching this I want parents to know that you're not spying on your kids

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you're not spying on your teenagers you're being their eyes and ears and being their wisdom when they can't when

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they don't have the power to be wise they don't have it in their years of experience um I want them to know that

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they have to be be the eyes and ears they have to be more in tune don't let these electronic devices and these

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social media babysit your kids you've got to be more in tune to their life plug into them unplug the electronics

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and plug into them and find out what's going on because they could have a whole different life that you don't even know

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about um and we just don't want we don't want this to happen ever again anybody

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Episode Highlights

The Importance of Presence
Parents should be actively involved in their children's lives, not just relying on technology.
“You're not spying on your teenagers; you're being their eyes and ears.”
@ 01m 11s
September 22, 2016
Engagement Over Electronics
Parents are urged to unplug from devices and plug into their children's lives.
“Don't let these electronic devices babysit your kids.”
@ 01m 35s
September 22, 2016

Episode Quotes

You're being their eyes and ears and being their wisdom.
Nicole Lovell's family: Be your kids' eyes and ears
Don't let these electronic devices babysit your kids.
Nicole Lovell's family: Be your kids' eyes and ears
Plug into them and find out what's going on.
Nicole Lovell's family: Be your kids' eyes and ears

Key Moments

Parental Regrets00:55
Advice for Parents01:09
Engagement Call01:44