Bestselling author and parenting expert Esther Wojcicki raised three highly successful kids. She, along with other parents like Elon Musk’s mom, agree that the key to raising smart, confident kids is to avoid one common parenting style: “helicopter parenting.” Here’s why.
say it also hurts kids' abilities to develop self-control, problem-solving skills, navigate conflict on their own, and create an identity separate from their parents.
She never checked her kids' homework. She couldn't. She was working five jobs to make ends meet. When their homework required a parent's approval, she had them practice her signature so they could sign for her.That's exactly what kids need today — to not be controlled or overprotected, but allowed to take responsibility for their own lives.On the other hand, parents should not go to the other extreme.
It could be in the kitchen cooking, for example. We all cook. Teach your kid how to make their own breakfast. They can pour cereal and milk. Older kids can make a scrambled egg. Or they can all learn to make a salad. It's so simple: Wash the lettuce, cut a tomato or an avocado, add dressing ... and voilà!
Trust has to start with us, the parents. When we're confident in the choices we make, we can then trust our kids to take necessary steps toward empowerment.Every child has a gift, and it's our responsibility to nurture that gift. This is the opposite of telling them who to be, what profession to pursue, and what their life should look like.This relies upon a strong foundation of trust and respect.
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