The Daily Dad You’re Fighting the Last War
Nov 22, 2021
Discover the pitfalls of tiger parenting and its focus on grades over genuine learning. Highlighting the importance of fostering creativity and passion, the discussion delves into how this mindset can lead to anxiety in children. Tune in for insights on what truly matters in nurturing young minds and why shifting perspectives in parenting is essential for long-term success.
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Avoid Pointless Competitions
- Avoid pushing children into pointless competitions for the sake of parental validation.
- This can crush their spirit and extinguish their intrinsic motivation.
Fighting the Last War
- Parents focused on traditional achievement metrics are fighting the last war.
- The modern world values skills and passion over grades and manufactured extracurriculars.
Focus on Real Skills and Passions
- Focus on developing children's actual skills instead of chasing arbitrary credentials.
- Encourage them to find and master what they truly love, not just things that look good on a resume.