The Daily Dad Don’t Give Them an Ego
Jul 29, 2022
Explore the delicate balance between love and ego in parenting through a Stoic lens. Discover how excessive praise can inflate a child's ego and learn practical strategies for nurturing responsibility and groundedness. Insights from Seneca’s teachings offer timeless wisdom on fostering honesty and temperance in your approach. This discussion encourages reflection on effective parenting without compromising a child's self-esteem.
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Avoid Ego Inflation
- Don't inflate children's egos with excessive praise.
- Offer honest feedback, even if difficult, to foster self-awareness.
Honest Feedback
- Let children hear and respect the truth, even if it's sometimes scary.
- Don't reward emotional outbursts; give them what they want only when calm.
Nero's Downfall
- Seneca observed Nero's mother indulging his every whim, leading to his downfall.
- This indulgence created an inflated ego, ultimately ruining Nero and nearly Rome.