Parents act like they would do anything for their kids. But, define anything. Would you do things that make you uncomfortable? Would you do things out of your comfort zone? Would you do things that are hard and confusing? Would you do things that are big and bold? I hate when parents say, “I would die for my kids.” Your kids don’t want you to freaking die for them. They want you to LIVE, truly LIVE. Live a big bold beautiful life worthy of their time and future. That’s why I moved my kids away from the dangers of the United States and took them abroad. It’s not a radical solution, it’s logical. 🆘🇺🇸 #TikTokEncyclopediaContest
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I will never understand the parents that aren't willing to do absolutely anything to keep their kids safe. And I don't mean anything like working hard at the job that you already have. I mean anything like moving heaven and earth and taking them around the world to another country where there aren't school shootings. Every parent who comes to me who says, "I'm doing the best I can. I want to believe you." But at the same time, there are places much cheaper that you can live that will be much safer for your children and you aren't taking that opportunity. You're just saying, "I'll do the best I can within the confines of the existing situation that we're starting with." That's not the best you can. You aren't doing the best you can. You're just doing what's within arms length essentially. So what I help parents do is I help them move heaven and earth. I help them make a plan to leave the United States. I help you figure out how to make remote income. I figure out which country is going to be best for you based on your situation and I help you make a timeline to actually take action. That's what you can do to keep your kids safe. Because in those countries, there's no school shootings and they will not have to be doing active shooter drills and being traumatized on a yearly basis. You can actually take back that power and stop pretending that America is the best place to raise your child. It's absolutely not. All of the data proves it. They're going to have better educational outcomes abroad. They're going to have better health outcomes abroad. They're going to live longer abroad. All of the things you should care about as a parent in terms of your child's health and well-being are better if you leave the United States and I help make that happen.
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