The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast Episode 319: How NOT to Parent (or Lead)
Feb 24, 2025
Explore the pitfalls of overparenting and how it stifles children's growth and resilience. Discover the parallels between anxious parenting and leadership styles that inhibit independence. Emphasize the value of effort over outcomes to foster intrinsic motivation. Hear compelling stories about the impact of a non-anxious presence in helping individuals learn from failures. It's a deep dive into how less involvement can lead to stronger, more autonomous leaders and kids.
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Dorm Room Rentals
- Parents tried renting dorm rooms near their college freshman children.
- This exemplifies over-functioning, hindering children's resilience.
The College Paper
- A parent complained about writing a paper for her college sophomore son.
- This highlights the extreme of snowplow parenting.
The Value of Struggle
- Students who do their own work develop crucial skills like writing and critical thinking.
- Over-tutored children learn reliance instead of self-sufficiency.
