“I became an Indigenous status member around 35, and that’s when I started to really appreciate my identity. I’m very thankful for it now seeing my daughters who are a quarter Indigenous, a quarter German, and half Chinese, growing up and not struggling with that identity at school.”

In this week’s episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Thomas Claus, husband of a good friend of mine, and father to three young daughters.

In our conversation, Thomas begins by discussing his intersectional experiences growing up half-German, half-Indigenous, and how navigating his identity through childhood has both allowed him to take a more thoughtful approach to his growth as a person, and to his children’s growth and cultural journey today. On the parenting front, Thomas speaks about the collaborative nature of effective parenting with his wife, and about striking the correct balances when we speak about love, discipline, and leadership.

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Credits:

Podcast Guest: Thomas Claus

Podcast Host: Steven Ngo

Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh