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Hunt, Gather, Parent with Michaeleen Doucleff

The Self-Driven Child

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Empowering Kids through Control

Empowering kids with a sense of control, rather than making them feel they need to be in control of everything, is crucial for their motivation and mental well-being. Children should feel they have some control without the pressure of being in control of everything, as feeling powerless can be emotionally crippling. This approach is particularly different from the Western mindset of either being in control or giving up control, as described in communities where intrinsic motivation in kids is nurtured by allowing them a sense of autonomy.

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