What a weird concept. Loving your kids too much. But it can be true. By giving them too much, by coddling them from every possible disappointment, we turn them into ineffectual adults.
From ensuring that everyone gets a trophy to always giving them money when they ask, kids today can't handle normal disappointment and have never had to work or struggle for anything. Mom and Dad are always waiting, poised to smooth whatever path their children are on. But in the name of loving them, we're taking away character building opportunities.
This episode was originally broadcasted on October 22, 2014
Show Notes
Succeed Faster: Adam's site to help you build a bigger life.
Broke, Busted and Disgusted: Adam's upcoming documentary about student loan debt.
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