Let Them Struggle

All parents desperately want to protect their kids, which is a great and noble goal. At the same time, overly protecting our kids in certain areas can stunt their growth and development in important ways.Many times the concept of protection allows us to control behaviors in ways that make us feel more justified.Areas in which we protect our kids in inappropriate ways:Physical - find ways to let your kids explore and engage in risky behaviorsSocial - it's part of relationships to be hurt, reje...