Are you truly grown, or are your kids just completely running your life, your timeline, and your bank account? This week, Mike and Tiff are back on a Damn We Grown to break down the hilarious, exhausting, and expensive realities of being club volleyball parents. From dealing with absolute audacity and tween-attitude at 6:30 in the morning to Mike walking a country mile in the blazing sun just to dodge a $20 parking fee—the struggle is real.But Mike found the ultimate tournament cheat code, and he’s not gatekeeping. Hint: It involves a trunk, a hidden electric scooter, and complete evasion of club sports system fees.Later in the episode, Tiff drops a devastating reality check: their daughter has officially declared that she can no longer call Mike "Daddy". The painful evolution from "Dada" to "Dad" is a right of passage, and Mike is trying to process the sting.Plus, they dive into Part 2 of the top luxury expenses society has brainwashed us into thinking are "normal". If you are financing a depreciating car every three years, saying "yes" to every single group chat vacation, or door-dashing a Starbucks order—we are looking directly at you.Grab your favorite drink (made at home to save that coin!), tap in, and let’s grow together.💡 Key Takeaways & Grown Moments:The 6:30 AM Timeline Debate: Tiff explains why being 10 minutes early to a game still counts as just being "on time," while Mike firmly stands his ground on it being early.The Tournament Cheat Code: Why you need to buy an electric scooter to completely bypass the $20-a-day club sports parking trap.The "Daddy" Retirement: Navigating the awkward moment your pre-teen puts a strict boundary on your childhood nickname.Wealth Destroyers: Breaking down why rolling negative equity into a new car finance plan every few years is keeping people broke.Saying "No" to the Group Chat: Staying disciplined with your savings goals even when your friends are dropping links to Big Bear or expensive weekend getaways.Cutting the Invisible Bills: The real math behind dropping a $25 Netflix subscription or a $6 daily coffee habit to stack real cash.📬 Connect With The Show:Have a parenting story, a parking lot cheat code, or a hot take on the "early vs. on time" debate? Don't gatekeep—reach out to us!📧 Email: damnwegrown@gmail.com📱 Socials: Follow the vibe on TikTok and Instagram @damnwegrown🎧 Streaming: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the video version on YouTubeIf you love the show, do your people a favor: hit that Follow button and leave us a Review on Apple or Spotify to help us move up the ranks!
SOCIETY HAS BRAINWASHED US AGAIN
