54. Why You Should Let Your Child FAIL (& How To Teach Resilience and Independence)

For most parents, failure is not an option. They love their child and want them to succeed - whatever it takes. So, they constantly swoop in to remove every uncomfortable obstacle out of the way, never really allowing the child to experience failure or make their own mistakes. But did you know that this drive to see your child succeed in EVERYTHING, could actually cripple their chances of success later in life?  Why? Because the child is being deprived of the most valuable training life has to offer: the ability to experience failure and bounce back independent of external help. This week, I talk about why this approach to parenting undermines a child's resolve, competence and independence, and could harm them in the long run. I also highlight practical strategies to help your child build resilience so that they can easily bounce back from setbacks and failure.