The podcast discusses the challenges of wanting our children to conform to our expectations and the importance of raising self-sufficient adults.
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Parents should stop treating their kids as dolls and expecting them to fulfill their fantasies and desires.
The ultimate goal of parenting is to raise self-sufficient adults, not dependent children.
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Raising Kids Like Dolls
Sometimes parents treat their kids like dolls, wanting them to fulfill their expectations and play the roles they imagine. However, this approach is not beneficial as kids are not meant to be fragile and lifeless like dolls. Kids grow up and face real-life challenges, so it is important for parents to let go of control and allow their children to become self-sufficient adults.
Raising Adults, Not Dolls
The ultimate goal of parenting is not to raise dependent children, but to raise self-sufficient adults. Parents should avoid projecting their emotions and interests onto their children and instead focus on nurturing independence and responsibility. The Daily Dad podcast and book provide daily lessons and insights to help parents in their journey of raising great kids who can thrive as adults.
Sometimes it feels like it would be easier if they just did what we wanted. If they could sit there for a second, as we try to handle something. If they could just pose for the photo. If they could keep the clothes we got them nice and clean. If they would play the role we hoped for, fulfill the dreams we have for them–go to the school, get the job we pick, have the wedding we plan for them in our fantasy.