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The Do’s and Don’ts for Raising an Independent, Resilient, and Resourceful Child

Mark Goulston
4 min readJun 14, 2023

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As parents, one of our primary goals is to raise children who are independent, resilient, and resourceful. We want them to grow into capable individuals who can navigate life’s challenges with confidence and adaptability. While every child is unique, there are certain strategies that can foster these qualities in them. In this article, we will explore the essential do’s and don’ts for raising an independent, resilient, and resourceful child.

The Do’s:

  1. Encourage decision-making and problem-solving: Allow your child to make age-appropriate decisions from an early age. Whether it’s choosing what to wear or deciding on extracurricular activities, empowering them to make choices fosters independence. Additionally, encourage problem-solving skills by letting them tackle challenges on their own, providing guidance when needed.
  2. Nurture a growth mindset: Teach your child that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and perseverance. Encourage them to embrace challenges and view failures as learning opportunities. By cultivating a growth mindset, they will develop resilience and the motivation to continuously improve.
  3. Foster responsibility and accountability: Assign age-appropriate chores and responsibilities to your child…

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Mark Goulston
Mark Goulston

Written by Mark Goulston

Dr. Goulston is the world's #1 listening coach and author of "Just Listen" which became the top book on listening in the world

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