Technology · 19 min
How to Raise an Adult
By Julie Lythcott-Haims
This episode reveals how well-intentioned overparenting can inadvertently hinder a child's development, offering a path to cultivate true independence and resilience for adulthood.
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Technology
Duration
19 min
What it is about
Parenting, Child Development, Independence
Who it is for
If you've ever wondered if your efforts to help your children are actually hindering their independence, this will clarify how to foster true self-reliance, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
As a former Stanford dean of freshmen, Julie Lythcott-Haims observed firsthand how well-meaning parental over-involvement often leaves young adults unprepared for the practicalities and challenges of independent life.
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