Re: Everest
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You know, it really may not be in a child's best interest to "protect them from everything." Kids need to learn how to deal with stuff, and overprotectiveness can be a very negative influence on a child's sense of self-efficacy.
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True dat.
yes, I agree.
I mis-spoke yet again. I meant we(as parents) can WANT to protect them from everthing, but acting on that WANT (being over-protective) leads to the troubles you mentioned.
yes, I agree.
I mis-spoke yet again. I meant we(as parents) can WANT to protect them from everthing, but acting on that WANT (being over-protective) leads to the troubles you mentioned.