Of course, helping kids build mental muscle isn’t easy — it requires parents to be mentally strong as well. Watching kids struggle, pushing them to face their fears, and holding them accountable for their mistakes is tough. But those are the types of experiences kids need to reach their greatest potential.
Parents who train their children’s brains for a life of meaning, happiness, and success, avoid these 13 things:
1. They Don’t Condone A Victim Mentality
2. They Don’t Parent Out Of Guilt
3. They Don’t Make Their Child The Center Of The Universe
4. They Don’t Allow Fear To Dictate Their Choices
5. They Don’t Give Their Child Power Over Them
6. They Don’t Expect Perfection
7. They Don’t Let Their Child Avoid Responsibility
8. They Don’t Shield Their Child From Pain
9. They Don’t Feel Responsible For Their Child’s Emotions
10. They Don’t Prevent Their Child From Making Mistakes
11. They Don’t Confuse Discipline With Punishment
12. They Don’t Take Shortcuts To Avoid Discomfort
13. They Don’t Lose Sight Of Their Values
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-- Amy Morin
