Michael explores the phenomenon of events and experiences repeating across generations. The focus is on the unfortunate recurrence of tragedies and hardships, such as mental illness, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, within families. Drawing from their experience in social work, Michael discusses how these painful events continue to affect parents and their children, despite the parents' desire to protect their children from such harm. The episode raises thought-provoking questions about the role of communication, support, and the need for individuals to break free from the cycle of their own childhood experiences.
KEY TAKEAWAYS


History has a tendency to repeat itself, particularly when it comes to negative experiences and tragedies.


Many parents who have experienced trauma or abuse themselves are unable to prevent their children from facing similar situations.


Lack of communication and support within families can contribute to the perpetuation of harmful experiences.


Children who do not feel safe and secure in expressing their feelings are less likely to disclose abuse or seek help.


Creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children requires conscious effort and a willingness to address and overcome deficiencies in one's own upbringing.


BEST MOMENTS
"Have you ever wondered why the events that happen in one generation tend to repeat themselves in the next and successive generations?" 
"But why do we see, for example, issues such as mental ill health, sexual abuse, domestic abuse occurring in the lives of the parents and the children we work with, given that such events and experiences tend to be the last thing parents would want their children to encounter?" 
"Surely you might think that any parent who has been subjected to the trauma of child sexual abuse, for instance, would ensure that their child was protected from such abuse. But too often, children remain unprotected." 
"As the matter was never openly talked about, no emotional or psychological support or therapy was ever provided to her. She was left to cope with the burden of the sexual abuse totally on her own." 
"In any home environment where children are not encouraged to express and share their thoughts and feelings, and when in addition parents do not actively demonstrate their attentiveness to their children and willingness to listen to, believe, support and protect them, That home environment is conducive to promoting the situations in which children can be harmed."
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HOST BIO
Michael Watson is a qualified social worker and author with over thirty years of experience working with children and families. As an expert in family court, Michael is in a key position to assist, advise, and coach parents through their private law family proceedings and provide them with the information and skills to represent themselves successfully in court. His two books, ‘How to Represent Yourself in Family Court’, and ‘FAMILY COURT: Giving Evidence In Family Court’, provide parents with a clearer understanding of family court proceedings, legislation, and parenting skills.