during childhood. Parents today are better educated about how certain behaviors can damage a child’s mental health in the long run. Yet, somewhere a dad pushed his son down a slide against his will.
yet. That’s why some parents might push their kids to try out things that scare them. However, parents should introduce kids to things that are scary to them gently and gradually. Just like teaching a person to swim by dropping someone in a pool might not be the best idea, pushing a child down the slide is quite questionable, too.that parents should balance empathy with encouragement. “Children don’t make these things up and are not ‘exaggerating.
Alison Alden also said that when done with compassion, making children face their fears is actually the kindest, most loving thing a parent can do. “That’s how people get over anxiety. The child learns that oftentimes something they thought was dangerous is actually safe and something they can handle. Children develop a sense of confidence and competence by facing their fears.”