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Do Not Fear Allowing Your Child to Experience Disappointment from "summary" of 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do by Amy Morin
It's natural for parents to want to protect their children from disappointment. We hate to see our kids suffer, and we often go to great lengths to shield them from pain. But shielding them from disappointment can do more harm than good. When we don't allow our kids to experience disappointment, we rob them of the opportunity to learn valuable life lessons. Disappointment is a normal part of life, and it's important for kids to learn how to cope with it. By shielding our kids from disappointment, we send them the message that they can't handle life's challenges. Disappointment can be a powerful teacher. When kids experience disappointment, they have the opportunity to develop resilience, perseverance, and problem-solving skills. They learn that they can survive setbacks and come out stronger on the other side. And they learn that failure is not the end of the world—it's just a stepping stone on the path to success. When we shield our kids from disappointment, we deprive them of these...
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