Just like a snow plow clears the path by removing any obstacle in its way, a parent who chooses to remove all obstacles, challenges, and difficulties from their child's path can be a snowplow parent. While this approach might be rooted in good intentions, driven by the desire to ensure a challenge-free life for your child, it can end up creating more trouble than it might perceive.
You tend to be overly involved in your children's lives, from academics to extracurricular activities. You make decisions on behalf of your children without allowing them to make choices and face consequences. You shield your children from failure, often preventing them from learning crucial life lessons. You mediate before your children have a chance to face conflicts.
It's important for parents to allow their children to face challenges, make choices, and experience failure. By doing so, they can develop independence, resilience, and problem-solving skills that will benefit them in the long run.
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