Learned Helplessness in Our Kids

The Empowering Parents Podcast by Kimball Lewis

Mar 14, 202400:17:00Kids & family

When we do too much for our kids—when we over-function for them—we rob them of the skills and practice necessary to develop competence and mastery in life. Instead of learning life skills, they learn helplessness. Here's...

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