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.
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.
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