Co-parenting isn't just a custody schedule; it's a sacred, lifelong commitment that far too many people are profaning. This episode cuts through the B.S. to address the fundamental question: Why are children suffering the most when they were the only ones who didn't consent to the arrangement?

The discussion dives into how adults use money as an excuse and children as emotional weapons—a practice that prioritizes a paycheck over a parent's essential presence. We confront the alarming statistic of 18 million fatherless children in the U.S. and expose the root of all relationship problems: a lack of identity. From the serious issue of "parentification" to the importance of intentionally choosing a better partner, this is a raw, non-emotional call for adults to fix themselves first so they can truly begin to co-parent greatly.

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The numbers are staggering. The United States has over 18 million fatherless children—more than any other nation in the world. That’s enough kids to fill New York City twice. But this isn't just a population statistic. It's an unseen epidemic that rips apart the very foundation of a child's life, leaving them four times more likely to live in poverty, 70-85% more likely to end up in prison, and tragically, accounts for 60% of youth suicides.

In this deep-dive, drawn from the raw, necessary conversations, we confront the crisis of fatherlessness. We explore the profound ripple effect—from the lack of protection and security in the home to the desperate search for validation that leads young men and women down dangerous paths. What happens when the King leaves the pride? It’s time to stop looking away, acknowledge the problem, and start figuring out what we, as a society, must do to fix this vital, broken piece of the American home.

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