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The Moth Radio Hour: Parental Guidance

2023/12/12
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Bridgette Davis:讲述了母亲从事非法"数字"业务,为家庭提供中产阶级生活的故事。母亲的经历教会她要为自己的成就感到自豪,但要保持低调和私密,不要向外人透露家庭的秘密。这个故事也反映了在那个时代,非裔美国人在社会中所面临的困境和挑战,以及他们如何通过自己的努力创造更好的生活。母亲的教诲让她明白,要为自己的身份和成就感到自豪,但同时也要谨慎行事,保护自己和家人。 Ellie Lee:讲述了父亲作为中国移民在美国白手起家,建立商业帝国的故事。父亲的智慧和坚持不懈的精神,让她深刻体会到成功的背后需要付出巨大的努力和牺牲。父亲的经历也让她明白,要为自己的社区和家庭负责,并积极参与到社区的建设中。她参与了社区抗争,保护父亲的事业和社区利益,体现了父亲的教诲和影响。 Jason Schommer:讲述了母亲用他烫坏头发的毕业照来教育他,人生会犯错,但重要的是从中学习和成长。这个故事反映了母亲独特的教育方式,以及她对孩子成长的理解和支持。母亲并没有责备他,而是用幽默的方式让他认识到自己的错误,并从中吸取教训。 Louise Newton-Keogh:讲述了母亲患有躁郁症,但她教会了孩子在逆境中成长,学会同情、坚韧和相互扶持。母亲的经历让她明白,要学会理解和包容,并积极面对生活中的挑战。她最终学会了如何理解和接受母亲的爱,以及如何表达自己的爱。

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Brigette Davis shares how her mother, a numbers runner, provided for the family and taught her valuable lessons about privacy and pride.

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In this hour, stories of learning from one's parents. Difficult life lessons, words of wisdom (not always heeded), and being lead by example. Listen to your father; mother knows best; respect your elders. This hour is hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer, Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

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Bridgett Davis's mother provides for her family and teaches her daughter a valuable lesson in the process.

Ellie Lee tells the story of her Chinese immigrant father and the empire he built from nothing.

Jason Schommer's mother teaches him that bad decisions can be immortalized in photos.

Louise Newton-Keogh learns and re-learns the meaning of "I love you" from her mother.