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Most parents who hover, correct, and manage every detail of their child’s life aren’t trying to cause harm. They’re trying to prevent it. But research and real-world experience keep pointing to the same uncomfortable truth: the more tightly we control our children, the more anxious they tend to become.
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“Just set boundaries.” It’s the most common piece of parenting advice out there and one of the most misunderstood. Somewhere between “let kids be kids” and “control every outcome,” a lot of parents lose track of what a boundary actually is.
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One of the biggest mistakes made by parents may be rather obvious. We dedicate ourselves to raising children when we should actually be trying to raise adults. While these two concepts may sound like similar, there’s a huge difference between them once you dig in.