"As a university professor, a lack of independence in my students is a huge problem right now. This father has good reason to be concerned."
"I disagree with your answer to Afraid. Mom is setting her daughter up for weaponized incompetence and to be bullied."
"I think 'abuse' is a bit too much to describe this situation, but I hear what these two comments are saying. I suspected that the child's current issues had more to do with her recent bad experiences."
This article discusses the importance of teaching children independence, particularly in light of recent concerns expressed by parents and educators. A university professor notes that some children, due to overprotective parenting, lack essential skills for self-reliance. Responses to a father's concerns highlight the dangers of creating dependence through parenting styles that prioritize comfort over resilience. While some debate the language used to describe this behavior as "abuse," there is a strong consensus on the need for parents to cultivate their children's capability to handle challenges independently.
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