<p>What happens when an ethics professor becomes a parent? In this deeply personal conversation, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katia.lindor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Katia</a> reunites with her former college professor, <a href="https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/faculty/colin-mcquillan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. J. Colin McQuillan,</a> to explore the intersection of philosophical thinking and real-world parenting.</p><p>As chair of the Philosophy Department at St. Mary’s University, Colin has spent his career examining ethical frameworks and moral theory. But becoming a father to his six-year-old daughter brought challenges that no textbook could prepare him for—from navigating the unpredictability of childhood to confronting the relentless nature of 24/7 caregiving.<br>This episode tackles the big questions parents face today:</p><ol><li>How do we raise ethically grounded children in an age of misinformation and political polarization?</li><li>What role do fathers play in reshaping traditional gender roles and emotional labor in families?</li><li>And how can we teach our children to care about truth and justice when the world often feels overwhelming?</li></ol><p>Through candid reflections on everything from his daughter’s unexpected love of fashion to the deeper struggles of teaching children right from wrong, Colin offers a philosophical perspective on parenting that is both intellectually rigorous and refreshingly honest. Whether you’re a parent grappling with how to talk to your kids about difficult topics, an educator thinking about moral development, or simply someone interested in ethics and family life, this conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about the values we pass on to the next generation.</p><p>---</p><p>Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theunaparent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/discover/katia-lindor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>. <a href="http://youtube.com/@theunaparent?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel</a> for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. <br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theunaparent/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠The Unaparent Podcast⁠</a> is a <a href="https://www.studiodamadesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠Studio Dama⁠</a> production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a> or send a DM to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studio.dama.design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠@studio.dama.design⁠</a></p><p>SHOW NOTES:<br>00:00 - Katia Catch-Up<br>05:05 - Opening tradition: The unapparent truth of parenting<br>09:16 - From theory to reality<br>18:31 - Teaching values in a troubled world<br>21:45 - Navigating difficult conversations: Age-appropriate ways to talk to children about racism, war, inequality, and injustice while balancing protection with honest education 37:21 - Modern fatherhood and gender roles<br>43:22 - The misinformation challenge<br>44:26 - The most important value<br>46:29 - Current projects and closing</p>