E.A. Maynard and Mr. Pancakes engage in a compelling conversation with Queon Wilcox, the creator of the "Mediocre Dads" podcast, which emphasizes the crucial role of fatherhood and the refusal to settle for mediocrity. Queon shares his personal journey, including being adopted by a white family and the profound impact of his adoptive parents, which shaped his perspective on being an engaged and responsible father. The discussion covers various facets of parenting, including the challenges and benefits of different parenting styles, the role of emotional intelligence, and how Queon’s military experience has informed his approach to raising his children. Throughout, they stress the importance of balance between discipline and empathy, guiding children to independence, and the pivotal influence fathers have on their families. Show Article/Summary: https://callwithdads.com/mediocre-dad-is-a-choice/ Hosts: E.A. Maynard: https://callwithdads.com/call-with-dads/eric-maynard/ Mr. Pancake: https://callwithdads.com/call-with-dads/mr-pancake/ Guest Host: Queon "Q" Wilcox: www.Mediocredads.nethttp://www.Mediocredads.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MediocreDads/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediocre_dads/ X: https://twitter.com/mediocre_dads Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mediocredads Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vHRtqyvNHdZhtQoOlzBdD?si=a25c5c5a305546bf Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2576414 Affiliate Programs (A way to show support) Buy Me A Cup of Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CallWithDads Time4Learning: https://get.aspr.app/SHR8M Leonardo.ai: https://app.leonardo.ai/?via=1be652 Sherwood Entertainment: https://sherwoodkids.com/af/?kids=3ugvgqzyy