Exploring the importance of fostering independence in children by sharing a story of a Spartan woman and contrasting it with overprotective parenting, highlighting the negative impacts on kids' self-esteem and mental health.
There is a great story about a young Spartan woman, Gorgo, who would one day become queen. Despite her royal status, like all Spartans she was raised to be self-sufficient, and without any frills or needless luxury. So imagine Gorgo’s surprise when she witnessed a distinguished visitor to Sparta have his shoes put on by a servant. “Look, father,” she said, “the stranger has no hands!”
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