Stuff Your Teen Can Fail At

Allowing teens to experience and learn from failure in a supportive environment helps build their confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills, preparing them for future challenges.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Encouraging Self-Belief and Independence in Teens:

– Allowing teens to fail in low-stakes situations helps build resilience and problem-solving skills.

– Experiencing failure prepares them for significant future challenges.

1. Examples:

– Clothing Choices:  (1) Letting teens pick their own clothes, even if it’s inappropriate for the weather.  (2) Teaches them about natural consequences and critical thinking.

– Filling Out Forms:  (1) Encouraging teens to complete forms for activities on their own.  (2)  Helps them learn responsibility, attention to detail, and the importance of deadlines.

– First Job Experiences:  (1)  Allowing teens to navigate their first job without parental intervention.  (2)  Teaches the importance of dedication, effort, and adhering to standards set by an employer.

1. Parental Struggles with Letting Go:

– Acknowledging it’s hard for parents to watch their kids fail.

– Emphasizing the importance of trusting the process and letting children learn from their mistakes.

Printable Resource:

A printable list of the ideas discussed in this episode and many more:

1. Weather Fails


2. Forms Fails


3. First Job Fails

Call to Action:

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