# 12 - Be the Parent Who Sparks Change: How to Guide and Support Your Children's Growth
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Ian discusses the widespread remorse of parents who believe they have irreversibly damaged their children as a result of past mistakes. He highlights that it is never too late to reform and enhance parenting, even after the formative years.
- Reflecting on Parenting Regrets
- Ian emphasises that many harmful behaviours can be altered, and parents can serve as positive role models.
- Ian advises parents to concentrate on their own personal growth and development rather than controlling their children.
About the Host:
Ian Hawkins, host of "Sport Is Life," is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.
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Transcript
What am I supposed to do now? I've passed those years of I've stuffed them now. Now what am I going to do, like I can't undo what I've done, and you feel so bad as a parent, I know that other people do too, because I've had this conversation with them. Do you want to be the parent who sparks positive change in your children, instead of looking back with regrets about all the things that you think you got wrong, by a change in perspective and a change of focus, you'll be able to be exactly that there. I'm Ian Hawkins, and this is sport. Is life. The purpose of sport, as I see it is to see your vision become a reality, find your voice, create strong connections and learn to trust your body.
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