Strong Home: Lessons or values that your mother instilled in you, which contributed to your own independence?
Bow Wow: Believe in God family first, always go after what I want to achieve in live stay humble and always be respectful
SH: How do you instill a sense of self-belief and confidence in your children to help them navigate the world independently?
Bow Wow: I don’t let my kids say “Can’t” because the brain programs data and she needs to always know that she is a Moss and she CAN do anything. I am the Hype Man to my kids. I love to build their confidence.
SH: approaches do you use to empower your children to become independent individuals?
Bow Wow: I am always talking to my daughter because she is the oldest. She always wants to spend MY money. I tell her that at her age I became a millionaire when I was her age, and she never wants to owe anyone anything and she wants to be independent and self-sufficient where she doesn’t have to depend on anyone. I talk to her about finances, taxes, financial education, credit and information that I know for a fact that they do not teach our kids in the education system which is the actual things that they need.
SH: How do you balance being a nurturing parent while fostering independence in your children?
Bow Wow: I’m a cool dad. But at the same time I really emphasize independence for them because I do not want them to have to rely on anyone. I take care of them, but teach them to get their own.
SH: What advice would you give to other parents who aspire to raise independent children?
Bow Wow: Just be there for your kids. Be present. You never want to look back and regret times that you missed because you were not there. Life is the best teacher.
