As a parent, you want the very best for your kids. But since they have no understanding of real life, the child can become spoilt. Embon had a childhood that was very sheltered, but he nevertheless became a responsible young man, which might not always be the case. In order to develop critical skills for adult life, children need to have exposure.raluca_mihaila wrote: ↑12 Jan 2021, 14:53 One of the things that I found very striking was how sheltered and ignorant was Embon. I think this lesson also applies today, as a lot of parents think that is better to take care of every need or problem of the child, without taking into consideration his/ her future development. What would you have done differently? Do you think that if Embon had had a different upbringing he would have become a different man?
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I also agree with your point. As I think children should be allowed to experience the world on their own and that is the only way parents can be assured that their children are grown into adults, who are able to take care of themselves.raluca_mihaila wrote: ↑12 Jan 2021, 14:53 One of the things that I found very striking was how sheltered and ignorant was Embon. I think this lesson also applies today, as a lot of parents think that is better to take care of every need or problem of the child, without taking into consideration his/ her future development. What would you have done differently? Do you think that if Embon had had a different upbringing he would have become a different man?
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They acquire problem solving skills faster when they fix the problems theselves than when their parents help them fix it.
Again, the difficulty in coming up with solution to problems teach them wisdom. It teaches them to avoid whatever will get them in trouble the next time. So yeah, Embon would have turned out smarter and stronger.
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