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Learned Helplessness in Our Kids

Learned Helplessness in Our Kids

Update: 2024-03-14
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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 what you can do instead.



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Learned Helplessness in Our Kids

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Kimball Lewis