Parenting Ain’t for the Lazy: Raising Children Who Will Never Need Rescuing

Single parenting can feel like a solo journey, but it doesn't have to be.

Hey, single parents, are you ready to take charge of your family's future and rise beyond the struggle? Welcome to Beyond the Struggle, Rise and Thrive, the podcast that honors your resilience, celebrates your growth, and equips you with real tools to thrive, not just survive. I'm your host, LaFortune. And today, buckle up. This episode is a wake-up call, a truth bomb, and a masterclass all wrapped in one. We are digging deep into a powerful idea, one that might stink a little, but if you lean in, it will absolutely set you free.

Parenting and for the lazy. Not in this economy, not in this society, not with what's at stake for our children. Lazy parenting isn't an option, not if we want to raise children who don't just survive but lead, thrive, and never need rescuing. And today's guest, I brought in a heavy heater. Nathaniel A. Turner is not only a thought leader, a speaker, and a man of deep wisdom, but he is also living proof that intentional parenting changes everything. He's a lawyer, life coach, entrepreneur, and the architect of something extraordinary, the life template, a practical yet powerful blueprint that helps parents raise exceptional children and empowers adults to live with purpose and clarity.

And listen to this. Nate is not just talking the talk. He raised a son who left home at 16 to pursue a dream of playing professional soccer abroad. His son speaks several languages, earned a Ph.D. In electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and earned an MBA in quantitative finance and entrepreneurship from NYU Stern without paying a dime. That kind of outcome doesn't happen by accident. That's not privilege. That's planning. That's purpose. And that's, my friend, the life templates in action.

You can find Nate here: https://www.nathanielaturner.com/