The Daily Dad A Child’s Life Should Be Good, Not Easy
Nov 2, 2021
Discover why letting kids face struggles is crucial for their development. Embrace challenges instead of shielding them from difficulties. Historical examples reveal how resilience is built through adversity. Learn how Stoic principles can guide parenting choices and foster essential life skills. This enlightening discussion emphasizes the difference between a good life and an easy life for children.
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Nero's Upbringing
- Seneca tutored 12-year-old Nero, whose mother, Agrippina, indulged all his whims and cleared every obstacle from his path.
- This created a monster in Nero, highlighting the dangers of snowplow parenting.
Parents as Trainers
- Good parents act as trainers, creating trials for their children to overcome.
- Let children struggle like Spartan fathers trained their kids against the strongest, or how Cato's parents exposed him to extreme temperatures.
Luchter et Emergo
- The Latin expression "luchter et emergo" means "I struggle and emerge."
- Enduring hardship strengthens the mind's resilience, similar to how exercise strengthens the body.