Some people argue that parents are failing their kids if they don’t regularly place them in situations where disappointment is a possibility.
They suggest that even if parents know their child isn’t likely to make the baseball team, they should still encourage them to try out. The idea is that experiencing disappointment in a controlled environment helps children build grit and determination.
It’s like working out at the gym. By putting stress on your body in a controlled setting, you’re actually preparing it to handle more significant, uncontrolled stress later. The same principle applies to helping kids develop resilience.
What do you think? Should we be actively creating opportunities for kids to face challenges, even when failure is likely?