1KHO 949: Raising Kids in a Narcissistic Age | Chuck DeGroat, Who You're Becoming

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We live in a world that rewards performance, comparison, and constant approval. But what is that doing to our children—and to the people we're becoming? In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Ginny sits down with therapist, pastor, and author Chuck DeGroat to explore the hidden roots of narcissism, the surprising ways childhood wounds shape adult behavior, and why genuine character development requires far more than simply trying harder. Chuck challenges parents to rethink what it means to protect their children. Our job isn't to eliminate suffering, but to become the safe place they can return to when life gets hard. He also explains how technology narrows our attention, why so many…