The Daily Dad

You Have to Let Them Struggle

May 25, 2020

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The podcast delves into the important topic of allowing children to struggle in order to learn and grow. It discusses how facing challenges is crucial for development, drawing lessons from Thomas Edison's parenting struggles and the wisdom of allowing kids to overcome difficulties.

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Letting children struggle fosters growth and learning.

Balancing support and independence aids in guiding children towards resilience.

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Guiding Through Struggle

As a father, it's natural to want to shield your children from struggles and difficulties. However, it is crucial to let them face challenges on their own to foster growth and learning. The podcast highlights how Thomas Edison struggled to find the balance between being a boss and a father, emphasizing the importance of guiding rather than solving all problems. It underscores the message that parents should create an environment where learning is possible, allowing children to stumble and learn from their mistakes.

The Importance of Letting Children Struggle to Learn and Grow

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"No father wants to see their kids suffer. It’s almost more painful for you than it is for them to watch them trip over their words, to scratch their heads in front of their homework, or to bumble their way through the early years of their career. Biologically this makes sense—you’re designed to want to save them, to empathize on almost a self-destructive level. But evolutionarily it also doesn’t make sense. If they never struggle, they can’t grow, they can’t learn, they can’t get better."

Learn why this is the case on today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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