Ron Fournier On How Being A Parent Taught Him To Grow

Senior Political Columnist at National Journal Ron Fournier called in to Kilmeade and Friends today to talk about his new book “Love That Boy: What Two Presidents, Eight Road Trips, and My Son Taught Me About a Parent’s Expectations“.

What we want for our children—popularity, normalcy, achievement, genius—and what they truly need—grit, empathy, character—are explored by National Journal’s Ron Fournier, who weaves his extraordinary journey to acceptance around the latest research on childhood development and stories of other loving-but-struggling parents.

During the interview Fournier shares with Brian the inspiration behind the book’s title, recalling a special moment in which President George W. Bush whispered to him “love that boy”, referring to Fournier’s young son who would later be diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome.  Listen to the interview below and be sure to check out the fantastic book!