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Why Indulging Your Child Could Spell Disaster: The Importance Of Building Resilience And Self-Control For A Brighter Future

By Jose Lizama

Updated on Tuesday 23rd of May 2023

What's your number one question about self-improvement?


In our modern society, being a parent is already a tough job, and the added pressure of raising a child who will thrive and succeed in life can be overwhelming. We want to give our children the world and more, but sometimes, it's easy to fall into the trap of indulging them. The phrase, "spoiled child" has become all too common, and sometimes we even wear it as a badge of honor. We take pride in giving our kids everything right when they want it, believing that in doing so, we are showing them love.

However, just like everything else in life, there are consequences to indulging our children. Studies have shown that children who are constantly indulged can have difficulty with self-regulation and self-control in the future. They may struggle with delayed gratification, which means they may have a harder time achieving long-term goals. They may not understand the value of hard work, perseverance, and responsibility, which are all crucial skills for success in life.

The good news is that it's never too late to make a change. We don't have to continue indulging our children and setting them up for potential struggles in the future. By refraining from spoiling our children and instead, encouraging them to work hard and make responsible decisions, we can help them develop vital skills that are necessary for their success.

Just imagine the joy and pride we will feel when our children achieve their goals because they worked hard, persevered, and made responsible decisions. We will know that we played a significant role in shaping them into confident, resilient, and capable adults.

It's important to understand that it's not about depriving our children of the things they want. It's about teaching them the value of earning what they want through hard work and responsibility. By encouraging our children to set goals and work towards achieving them, we can help them build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience.

In conclusion, let's make a commitment to ourselves and our families to stop indulging our children. Let's teach them the value of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance. By doing so, we are setting them up for a lifetime of success, achievement, and happiness.

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