Short-term happiness leads to reduced distress tolerance

Providing immediate fixes and rewards to children for short-term happiness can lead to a reduced tolerance for distress in the long run. This approach can result in children expecting immediate satisfaction and happiness whenever faced with disappointment, which may negatively impact their ability to cope with larger setbacks in the future. Over-reliance on external rewards and lack of focus on developing internal motivation can hinder a child's ability to understand their own values and goals, potentially leading to a lack of identity development and autonomy in adulthood.