The Daily Dad Don’t Be Like This
Jan 3, 2022
Explore the fine line between nurturing your child and stepping in too much. Discover how proactive parenting fosters independence while knowing when to offer support. Engaging anecdotes highlight the importance of allowing kids to grow through their own challenges, enhancing their resilience and character.
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Bean Dad
- A dad let his daughter struggle for six hours to open a can of beans.
- He wanted it to be a learning experience but was criticized for missing the point.
Support vs. Struggle
- There's a difference between supportive parenting and letting kids needlessly struggle.
- Allowing kids to wrestle with difficulty is good, but not to the point of being unhelpful.
Guide, Don't Abandon
- Show children how to do something the first time.
- Don't let them struggle unnecessarily for hours.