In Part 1, we established why parenting conversations shouldn’t be delayed until marriage. Now in Part 2, we take things further — giving you practical tools and deeper insight on how to approach these important discussions with confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence.
Why This Conversation Matters
Too many relationships end in frustration because values weren’t aligned from the start. Parenting styles are a major part of that. What you believe about discipline, freedom, education, emotional safety, and gender roles will shape how you raise children — and your partner’s beliefs may differ significantly.
In this episode of the Dear Ijay Podcast, we talk about how to approach these differences respectfully, and how to identify whether your values can grow together — or may clash later on.
What You’ll Learn in Part 2:
🧠 How to ask intentional parenting questions without sounding intense or pushy
💬 Sample phrases to start the conversation naturally
🚩 Parenting red flags: What to take seriously in dating
🧩 How to align parenting mindsets without controlling your partner
👶 Understanding the link between trauma, upbringing, and parenting goals
This episode empowers you to build a relationship that’s future-conscious, emotionally intelligent, and stable — starting from your dating life.
🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
Don’t wait for marriage to find out if you’re raising a family with someone whose values you barely know. Listen now and protect your future.
