1/3🧵 Preparing a child for life is not an easy task, and every parent's intention is to do their best to ensure their happiness. But in many cases, excessive protection can lead to terrible consequences in the future. What can we do to make a child independent and capable of facing life's challenges?
2/3🧵 I believe that guiding them on right and wrong and encouraging independence would be the first steps. Allowing them to make mistakes and learn from them early in their lives is important for dealing with those inevitable occurrences throughout life. Excessive protection limits creativity and confidence, making them dependent and not stimulating personal growth.
3/3🧵 It's a psychological challenge on both sides. I have a son who will soon turn 13, and I feel firsthand how it is to open my arms and let him fly for a while. But when something goes wrong, I'm there to help him make the most of the situation.
I talk a bit more about this topic in the post below:
https://inleo.io/@michupa/when-excessive-protection-weakens-enpt-6tf