Parenting The Adlerian Way 143: “Never Enough – When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic And What We Can Do About It”
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Aug 14, 2023 Journalist Jennifer Wallace, author of "Never Enough," dives into the toxic effects of achievement culture on our children and families. She discusses rising anxiety and depression among students in competitive environments, emphasizing the need for awareness and support. Wallace highlights how parental pressure has evolved, impacting mental health and children's self-worth. By advocating for nurturing connections and valuing intrinsic worth, she inspires parents to foster resilience and prioritize emotional well-being over mere success.
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Economic Forces Fuel Parental Pressure
- Macroeconomic changes drive today's parenting anxiety rather than parental moral failure.
- Parents absorb scarcity signals from inequality and globalization and then intensify achievement pressure at home.
Parents Feel Blamed And Overburdened
- Parents overwhelmingly feel judged and responsible for children's academic outcomes.
- Large survey results show most parents believe success reflects on their parenting and want less stressful childhoods.
Prioritize Caregiver Wellbeing First
- Prioritize caregiver mental health because children's resilience depends on it.
- Build supportive adult relationships so someone will 'put the oxygen mask on' for you when needed.
