Lessons we can all learn from losing American society is somewhat characterized by its winner-take-all mentality. Our society’s winners live like kings, while the “losers” often struggle to get by. In short, we have glorified winners and demonized losers. Unfortunately, this mentality is rubbing off on our children, many of whom just can’t handle losing. So, what is the value of losing? “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.” – Bill Gates Though it is certainly important to provide our children with positive reinforcement for success (“winning”), it is important that our little ones...
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Overscheduled Children
Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Overscheduled Children Countless parents across the United States and beyond are beginning to realize their child is overscheduled, overstructured, and simply too busy. Sadly, we have lost sight of the fact that childhood is a time for fun, socialization, and exploration. Parents far and wide are overburdening their kids with an excessive number of activities rather than letting them enjoy unstructured free time. Though some structure will certainly help your child, overscheduling has the potential to make his or her life quite miserable. Let’s take a quick look at the signs and symptoms of overscheduling children. Your...