It’s never too early to teach kids how to problem solve.
As a parent, of course, you want to be there for your child and help them navigate situations.
But the truth is, you may not always be there to intervene when your child is faced with a problem, such as having a disagreement with a friend at school.Ā
The sooner they learn how to figure things out on their own – the more independent they will become.Ā
The Parent Trap
What is a Parent Trap?
Ā Itās a situation in which parents are drawn to solve their kidsā problems.
Even though itās a natural instinct to assist your kids in every way, there must be some healthy limits in place.
By helping them too much, your child only ends up losing their chance to learn on their own.Ā
The SolutionĀ
So, what are you supposed to do?
Instead of rushing to solve their problem, you can give them guidance and confidence-boosting re-reinforcements.
So, the next time something does go wrong, they will already have the skills needed to come up with a solution.
Remember – children and adults sometimes have to fall a few times in order to learn how to get back up.Ā
