Building Resilience Through Failure and Effort

One important aspect of parenting is allowing children to fail and navigate challenges themselves. When parents overly protect their kids from failure, it can hinder their resilience and self-confidence. Research suggests that children who perceive their parents' help as a sign of incompetence may struggle with feelings of low self-efficacy. By giving kids the opportunity to fail and emphasizing effort over fixed abilities, parents can promote a growth mindset, helping children see challenges as learning opportunities.