In the fast-paced world of parenting, many individuals feel overwhelmed and disconnected, leading them into a survival mode that manifests as emotional numbness. They engage daily with their children through chores and activities, yet often feel like spectators in their own lives. The notion that one can either be a strict enforcer or a lenient parent oversimplifies the complexities of parenting. Instead, the article advocates for a balanced approach called collaborative non-permissive parenting, which allows for strength and emotional availability simultaneously, promoting deeper connections with children.
...the feeling of doing everything but feeling nothing isn't rare. It's not a personal failing. It's a nervous system on overload. When we're chronically stretched, our bodies adapt by going numb.
Modern parenting advice often splits us into two false camps: The Enforcer: Boundaried but cold. The Gentle Parent: Connected but permissive. Neither honors the messy, real middle.
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