We all want the best for our kids, but there's a tricky balancing act between giving them the freedom to make the mistakes that build resiliency, and stepping in to protect and guide them.
There's been a modern shift towards close management of our kids, and a constant eye on academic grades. But it's worth considering how to ensure our desire to support them doesn't end up having unintended consequences; stripping them of their ambition, self advocacy, and desire to tackle things in life that are hard.
It's also worth considering how we parents will feel when that all-encompassing role begins to fade and they need to live life independent of us.
This episode takes a look at some of the modern styles of parenting, including the benefits and the problems in terms of turning out rounded adults. We also look at steps we can take to increase agency in our older teens in a way that will ease them into adulthood.
If you're committed enough to listen to the very end you'll also hear our blooper.
RESOURCES USED:
https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/what-is-helicopter-parenting/
https://www.verywellfamily.com/helicopter-parents-do-they-help-or-hurt-kids-1095041
https://www.mongooseresearch.com/blog/bulldozer-parents#:~:text=What's%20a%20bulldozer%20parent%3F,their%20child%20may%20come%20across.
https://parentology.com/what-is-bulldozer-parenting/
https://www.businessinsider.com/helicopter-how-bulldozer-parents-harm-their-children-2023-6?r=US&IR=T
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