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Are We Raising Weak Kids?

I've been thinking a lot lately, and honestly, I think it's safe to say we're living in a world where we're raising kids who aren't as resilient as they could be. It feels like the message they're getting is that all their feelings should be catered to, and that they should never have to do anything that's hard or makes them unhappy.

The Problem with Instant Gratification

But here's the thing: that's just not how the world works! We're teaching them a lie when we say they should never have to work hard for something they don't immediately see the benefit in. Every single one of us has had to do things we don't like, and we've all had to struggle through tough times. We fail, we get back up, and that's how we learn.

The Lack of "Push Through"

I'm seeing kids who just don't have that "push through" when they hit a wall. They can't seem to think for themselves or figure out how to navigate around a problem. Their critical thinking skills are lacking, and I don't think this is just a "COVID thing." It feels like it's a societal issue, where we want to shelter them from everything.

It's Not About Sheltering from Everything

Now, I'm not saying we should expose kids to violence or anything like that. But we're doing them a disservice when we make them think everyone will always hug them when something goes wrong, or that they'll get praise for doing nothing of significance. We're weakening their minds when we don't tell them when they haven't been successful.

Mental Health vs. Reality

I'm all for keeping their mental health in mind, but that's only one piece of the puzzle. We can't keep coddling them when they've done something wrong or haven't worked hard. We can't just hand them the goal anyway. And they need to be able to take a little criticism. We all need feedback, not hate, but constructive criticism. If we never hear where we're failing or how we can improve, we'll grow up unable to handle any critical comments.

What I'm Seeing in the Classroom

As someone who's been an educator for 18 years at the high school level, I see it firsthand. Students don't want to figure things out on their own. They want me to give them exactly what they need to get the grade they want. It's not about actually learning the content, even if they're sure they won't go into that field. Their main goal is just to pass the class. Even advanced students are looking for shortcuts instead of wanting to really think critically and learn the topic.

4 Signs That It's Time to Adjust Your Mindset
Ultimately, how you look at your life, is what will make you happy or unhappy. When you are consumed with negative thoughts and beliefs, you will discover that you are unhappy with your life. Eventually, your perception of the world will become your reality. This is why changing your mindset is so important because it will make a substantial difference in your life. Here are four signs that it's time for you to change your mindset.
You Focus on Everything That's Wrong
A sure indication that you need to shift your mindset is when you continuously fix your attention on the disappointments and worry in your life. To change this mindset, you need to take some time to think about the things you are thankful for in your life. This will help to keep the negative thoughts from overwhelming your perspective.
You Refuse to Face the Truth
Complaining all the time about reality won't change anything. Always complaining about your life is your refusal to acknowledge and accept the truth. There are things in your life that you just won't be able to change, and refusing to see reality, will result in you no longer being able to separate fact from fiction. To change this, you have to take action and change those things that you can change and accept those things that you can't change.
You Become Angry When Your Expectations Aren't Met
A large part of your mindset consists of your expectations. These are what you believe to be possible and necessary. If you are always angry with the people in your life because they aren't meeting your expectations, it means that you have unrealistic expectations to start with. It is our expectations that lay the groundwork for our experiences, but if you have unrealistic expectations for yourself and those around you, you will never be satisfied with your life.
Always Seeing Yourself as the Victim
When you always see yourself as the victim, you are hindering your ability to change things and create a better life for yourself. A victim mentality is typically a by-product of low self-esteem. If you want to change your mindset, you have to reject the victim role and start building something better for your life.
With all the negative things that we are exposed to daily changing your mindset can be a challenge, but it is one of the most powerful things that you can do for yourself. Learn how to recognize when you are going down the rabbit hole of having a negative mindset and make the necessary changes to become more positive. You and all those who are around you will be much happier.

4 Signs That It's Time to Adjust Your Mindset - Educating Them Ultimately, how you look at your life, is what will make you happy or unhappy. When you are consumed with negative thoughts and beliefs, you will discover that you are unhappy with your life. Eventually, your perception of the world will become your reality. This is why changing your mindset is so i...

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