The Daily Dad

It’s Ok To Have Conditions

Oct 27, 2022
Discover the essential balance in parenting between support and boundaries. Insights from a famous skateboarder illustrate how conditional support fosters accountability. Explore the importance of helping kids pursue their interests while ensuring they stay safe and responsible. Your role in guiding them toward their life's task is key to their growth.
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ADVICE

Conditional Support for Kids

  • Support your children's passions and help them find their "project".
  • However, it's okay to set boundaries and have conditions.
ANECDOTE

Mullen's Skateboarding

  • Rodney Mullen's father supported his skateboarding passion with a condition: always wear pads.
  • This condition ensured safety and taught Mullen responsibility.
INSIGHT

Benefits of Conditions

  • Conditions and constraints help kids take their interests seriously and build accountability.
  • They also offer parents a sense of security and control.
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