179 One Kid’s Reflection on Being Raised by Polyamorous Parents

One of the most common concerns we hear about non-monogamous
relationships is “but what about the kids?!?” We have a lot to
say in response… but in this special episode, you get to hear it
from one of our kids instead!


Moi offers a candid glimpse into his experience of being raised
by polyamorous parents and shares his perspective on what it’s
like to navigate a world where polyamory is rarely represented.
He also talks about his journey with queerness and transness, and
how our family’s values created space for that exploration.


Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about the impact of family
dynamics on identity, and why it’s important for
parents—non-monogamous or otherwise—to create spaces where kids
can discover themselves without fear or shame.


In this episode, we talk about:


— Moi's experience growing up with non-monogamous parents and how
it shaped his views


— The importance of open communication about relationships and
sexuality within families while maintaining appropriate
boundaries


— How being exposed to different relationship structures allowed
Moi to better understand his own monogamous identity


— The challenges of explaining non-traditional family structures
to others


— The lack of representation of polyamorous families in media and
how that impacts children's understanding


— Why Moi appreciates that we've been open about our non-monogamy
rather than hiding it


— The value of letting kids discover their own identities without
pressure to label themselves


Resources mentioned in this episode:


— Joli's TED Talk on jealousy


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Music: Dance of Felt by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions