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Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

The Cost of Compliance for Our Kids

Nov 11, 2025 · 36m

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We often think of “good” kids as those who listen and follow rules, but what if constant compliance comes with a long-term cost? Dr. Becky talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, author of Defy: The Power of No in a World that Demands Yes, about rethinking defiance, the downsides of over-compliance, and helping kids balance cooperation with self-respect.