Note that if your goal is only that it can lead to a lack of trust that comes from unconditional support. I think kids should receive quite a lot of unconditional support and love. As always the trick is to find the right balance.
I would argue that giving your kids unconditional love and support is one of those things for which a person should be prepared in life. Of course, I see discipline and independence training as complimentary to this objective.
I feel like a big trick to parenting so far has been trying to find the angle from which these look the same, or at least harmonious.
My father-in-law said: “I’m not here to make you happy but to prepare you for life.”
Note that if your goal is only that it can lead to a lack of trust that comes from unconditional support. I think kids should receive quite a lot of unconditional support and love. As always the trick is to find the right balance.
I would argue that giving your kids unconditional love and support is one of those things for which a person should be prepared in life. Of course, I see discipline and independence training as complimentary to this objective.
I feel like a big trick to parenting so far has been trying to find the angle from which these look the same, or at least harmonious.
This!