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Raising Good Humans
Ep 12: Escaping the self-esteem trap with Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath
Oct 4, 2019
Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath, a buddhist psychologist and Jungian psychoanalyst, discusses the pitfalls of over-praising children, the importance of failure, and finding the balance between support and autonomy in parenting. The podcast challenges the idea that constant control leads to success, emphasizing the value of allowing children to experience setbacks for growth.
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- Over-praising children for self-esteem leads to fragile young adults, hindering independence.
- Parents should focus on fostering autonomy and relationality, preparing children for life challenges.
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The Pitfalls of Over-Parenting and High Expectations
Over-parenting, especially prevalent among privileged families, sets high expectations leading to problematic outcomes like overly sensitive young adults with anxiety and lack of self-esteem. This trend, linked to privileged parenting, hinders young adults from transitioning into competent independent individuals, viewing childhood as superior to adulthood.
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