Summary of De kracht van echt luisteren | Marieke Lips | TEDxAmstelveen

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This TEDx talk by Marieke Lips explores the importance of listening to children, especially in cases of divorce. Lips tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl who wrote a letter to her judge hoping to keep both of her parents in her life, and how her father eventually lost custody of her due to the letter. She discusses the idea of involving children's opinions in decision-making, and how Marnix's story illustrates the potential benefits of this approach.

• 00:00:00 The speaker describes their experience of growing up in a family with divorced parents, and how this affected their emotional state. She talks about the difficult task of talking to a judge about the divorce, and how this experience shaped her views on divorce and parenting. She hopes that her story can inspire others to listen to and understand their children, even when difficult situations arise.
• 00:05:00 This TEDx talk by Marieke Lips explores the power of true listening, and how it can be helpful in resolving conflicts between parents of divorced children. Lips tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl who wrote a letter to her judge hoping to keep both of her parents in her life, and how her father eventually lost custody of her due to the letter. She discusses the idea of involving children's opinions in decision-making, and how Marnix's story illustrates the potential benefits of this approach.
• 00:10:00 The speaker discusses the benefits of listening to children and how it can help to build relationships between parents and children. She also encourages parents to be open to hearing their children's voices and advises bystanders to offer support to children in need. The speaker closes with a message of appreciation for those who listen to children.