There is a common misconception that facing adversity is a good way to build up one’s resilience. The idea is that tough times create tough people. While I understand why people think this, unquestionably this is far from the truth. Adversity does not build resilience, it only test resilience. Resilience can only be developed in […]
Some of the fondest memories I have as a dad come from watching my two sons develop in their first few years of youth wrestling. These memories are both a joy to think about and also serve as superb life lessons. One of the best of these lessons is getting a first hand view of […]
We can all agree that kids aren’t programmable robots. Therefore, parents should not treat them like they are by expecting 100% compliance of the discipline and structure they are trying to instill. Of course discipline and structure are important. However, 100% compliance with that discipline and structure should not be the goal of the discipline […]