Parenting styles and their impact on children

WHAT overprotection says to children: ◆ You are not really capable and need all the help you can get. ◆ Something is missing or wrong inside you, and you'll never survive this rough world without vigilant oversight and extra help. ◆ Someone is always watching out for you and picking up for you, so there's no need to grow up. ◆ Your community will always rescue you. What under-protection says to chil- dren: ◆ You are not worthy of love or protection. ◆ Something is missing or wrong inside you, so fight off anyone who may see it or find out. ◆ You are alone and in the way. ◆ A community, if you find one, can use you and turn on you. What healthy parenting says to chil- dren: ◆ You are treasured and capable and will sometimes need help and encouragement. ◆ Every day you are becoming better prepared to be a fully functioning and loving adult. ◆ You are whole and have everything it takes to face life's many and beautiful challenges. ◆ Every day, little by little, you need adults less and less because you can do more and more for and by yourself. ◆ Your community loves you and expects you to achieve and become all you ever wanted to achieve and become. ◆ The world is yours, and we want you to go to it.

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