{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"NewKid","title":"#4 | Nurturing Freedom and Seeing Kids as Sunset, with Carina & Franco","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4002,"description":"In this episode, we explore being back in Hong Kong after two years in London, giving children a fair amount of freedom at a very young age, picking up schools, inspiring teachers and more.00:00 – Introduction: Meet Carina and Franco, parents raising two young children in Hong Kong with a unique approach to freedom and independence.01:30 – Family Background: Moving between Hong Kong and London, and how their experiences shaped their parenting.03:00 – Parenting Philosophy: Embracing being the minority in Hong Kong by encouraging freedom, independence, and limited extracurriculars.06:00 – Balancing Love: Honest stories about sibling rivalry and the challenge of giving equal love to both children.09:00 – Language & Culture: Navigating bilingualism, cultural expectations, and the influence of tradition in Hong Kong.13:00 – School Choices: Picking schools based on happiness and strong teacher-student bonds, not just academics.18:00 – Extracurriculars & Free Play: Why they intentionally limit activities and prioritise unstructured family time.22:00 – Reflections on Upbringing: How their own childhoods and inspiring teachers influence what they want to pass on to their kids.27:00 – Technology & AI: Thoughts on introducing AI, screen time policies, and preparing kids for a changing world.32:00 – Core Values: The importance of self-confidence, family connection, and leading by example.36:00 – Inspirations & Final Thoughts: Who inspires them, what they hope to pass on, and advice for other parents.39:00 – Outro: Reflections on parenting, support, wrap up","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/114XTMpvryF7xOTk6hGW9-Tj2Dyq8onyv2dG4vSGDPI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmY3/YWI1NTM5ZGFhMGY0/YzAzZDdmMGE4ZTA4/ZjIyMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}