Why is Scott seen as an authority on parenting?
He is successful in business, which gives him ground to stand on talking about markets, the economy, entrepreneurship, etc… that’s why I listen and I think he is quite knowledgeable in these areas. That being said…
Why are people asking him parenting advice? What evidence do you have that he is a good father to look up to? It consistently angers me when he gives the advice to fathers to be absent in their child’s life in the name of making money. I could not disagree more. Scott could have probably made anywhere from 1/10 to 1/20th of the money he has made and still given his kids a 1% lifestyle while being present and actually raising them instead of not being there. Absolutely blows my mind anyone would ever give the advice to sacrifice time with their young children in the name of professional achievement. Balance is very very possible.