12- Jared D’Onofrio (2)

Jared D’Onofrio is an English and Creative Writing teacher at the Francis Parker School.

Short Description- Social Dynamics; Gender; Love with Mr. D’Onofrio

He talks about the notion of having multiple social selves. He shares his thoughts on authenticity, dating, and the balance between adapting behavior and being oneself. The conversation also explores greatness, the need to be in a group, and cultural constructs of masculinity and femininity. Then we shift to expressing love and saying sorry in family relationships. Finally, he explains the importance of maintaining a positive experience for his students, likening his role to that of a waiter ensuring a good dining experience.

Chapter Markers and Podbean Link:

00:00 Introduction and Previous Interviews

00:30 Social Media and School Policies

01:13 The Concept of Social Selves

05:55 Dating Advice and Authenticity

11:24 Social Buoyancy and Intimacy

15:03 Making Friends and Social Interactions

31:14 Pursuing Greatness and Personal Fulfillment

37:02 Exploring Humility vs. Modesty

39:14 The Pitfalls of Comparison and Competition

41:14 Masculinity and Femininity: Cultural Constructs

46:34 Navigating Male Friendships and Social Norms

51:49 Expressing Love in Family Dynamics

57:33 Managing Conflict and Apologies in Families

01:06:18 Finding Joy and Coping with Fear

https://unswamped.podbean.com/e/12-jared-d-onofrio-2 

Recorded in the Francis Parker music room. Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Ended 5:22pm.