When Interfering Only Causes Harm: Why It's So Important to Give Teens the Right to Choose

08.11.2024 13:53
Updated: 09.11.2024 21:28

Adolescence is rightly considered one of the most difficult periods for children.

However, prohibitions alone will not achieve much, so it is important to understand the fine line when pressure on a personality that has not yet fully formed can only cause harm.

Let's figure out what sad consequences excessive pressure from parents can lead to.

Why Total Control Is Bad

Let's start with the fact that overprotection leads to teenagers being poorly prepared for adult life.

In particular, they do not have the opportunity to practice independent skills, which is why they often fly out of the parental nest unprepared for adult life.

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Another problem is when adults speak on behalf of their children and take on their problems when they shouldn't.

For example, some adults believe that they know better what their children should do, and do not encourage independence even in creative activities.

The same applies to applying to university. A future adult must decide for himself what he wants from life, and not blindly follow what his parents impose on him.

Irina Tint Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources