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3 Unexpected Ways You’re Spoiling Your Child
Parenting is tough, no ifs, no buts.
You want to give your kids love, opportunity, and support, but it’s really tough to do these things in balance, that why most of the time, you unintentionally spoil them.
Spoiling doesn’t always look like lavish gifts or letting them eat candy for breakfast.
Often, it’s the subtle habits we don’t notice that shape entitled or overly dependent kids.
Solving Their Problems for Them
You can’t see your kids struggle because that is naturally built into every parent; that’s why you want to quickly fix their problems, whether it’s a math problem, a fight with a friend, or a forgotten lunchbox.
Every time you think you’re helping them but you might be robbing a chance to build resilience and problem-solving skills.
Why It’s Spoiling:
When you consistently solve their problems, kids learn to rely on you instead of developing the confidence to handle life’s hiccups.
This can foster a sense of helplessness or entitlement, where they expect others to fix things for them.
Research from leads to lower self-efficacy in children…
