When a mother is trying to protect herself

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Mother,

I understand that it’s hard to see your child struggle and fail, and it’s even harder to resist the urge to protect them from life’s difficulties. As a parent, you need to cultivate a strong sense of self-awareness and resilience to effectively steer this delicate balance. While it’s natural to feel a deep connection and empathy with your child, giving in to the temptation to overprotect can be counterproductive.

Often, the desire to protect your child too much is linked to your own discomfort in seeing them struggle

It’s really hard to watch your child go through tough times and fail. As a parent, it’s natural to want to shield them from life’s difficulties. But it’s crucial to find a balance. You need to be aware of yourself and resilient to navigate this delicate balance well.

Sometimes, in trying to protect your child, you might unintentionally interfere too much. This interference can be harmful, even if you have good intentions. Often, the desire to protect your child too much is linked to your own discomfort in seeing them struggle.

It’s important to recognize when you’re trying to protect yourself rather than helping your child. This emotional entanglement can make you want to control and manipulate things, which isn’t healthy for them. Striking a balance between protection and empowering your child is key.

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