One of the main reasons why challenging your children is so important is because it allows them to experience failure in a safe environment.
When they’re younger, it’s easy for them to believe that they’re invincible and that they can do anything they set their mind to. However, this simply isn’t true.
Everyone experiences failure at some point in their lives, and it’s important for children to learn how to deal with it early on. Otherwise, they’ll have a hard time bouncing back later in life when the stakes are higher.
Allowing children to fail also teaches them how to identify errors and fix them. This is an essential skill that they’ll need in order to be successful in any field, whether it’s science, maths, or even creative writing.
By identifying errors early on, children can fix them before they become bigger problems down the road. As a result, their work will be of a higher quality overall.
As Dr. Carol Dweck, a renowned psychologist and researcher, states, “In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.”
Challenges should be seen as opportunities rather than obstacles to help children be more resilient and successful.
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