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#197 Michaeleen Doucleff: The 4 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Balancing Autonomy and Structure in Parenting
The key in parenting is to identify what the child wants to achieve but feels unable to due to fear or societal pressures, and then assist in achieving those goals. When it comes to providing autonomy, assessing the child's capabilities is crucial. For adolescents aged 13-14, allowing autonomy is important if they are capable, but providing structure without direct instruction or control can be beneficial if they struggle. Understanding the individual child's readiness and needs is essential in determining the level of autonomy to offer, without assuming that all children reach milestones like using a knife at the same age.
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