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Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do

My SD Moms November 17, 2017

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Raising mentally strong kids is not an easy task for parents. It requires the parent to be mentally strong as well, which can be easy to forget in our fast paced world. Watching kids struggle is tough, but things such as; pushing them to face their fears, holding them accountable for their mistakes, not babying them – basically not solving every problem in their lives are the types of experiences kids need to reach their greatest potential. Be one of those parents who train their children’s brains for a life of meaning, happiness, and success.

Here are a few tips on how you can build mentally strong children, helping them ready themselves to face the future strong and capable.

  • Don’t Condone A Victim Mentality. In other words, instead of allowing kids to host pity parties for themselves when they experience misfortune, mentally strong parents encourage their children to turn their struggles into strength. You as a mentally strong parent, can help them identify ways in which they can take positive action, no matter their circumstances.
  • Don’t Allow Fear To Dictate Their Choices. Mentally strong parents view themselves as guides, not protectors. There is a HUGE difference. A strong guiding parent knows by not keeping their children in a protective bubble, they are teaching them to go out and experience life, even when it’s scary.
  • They Don’t Make Their Child The Center Of The Universe. Kids who think they’re the center of the universe grow up to be self-absorbed and entitled. This causes a whole plethora of problems for the child as early as their first year in school. Teach them what they can offer the world, not what they’re owed.

For even more tips to raising mentally strong kids go to FORBES.COM

 

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