Letting Kids Fail to Succeed: Modern Parenting Research Reveals the Secret Behind Ultra-Successful Children
A growing body of research and a compelling new book suggest that the secret to raising ultra-successful children isn’t micromanaging their lives but rather stepping back—supporting, guiding, and letting them try, fail, and try again. In a recent CNN feature drawing on journalist Susan Dominus’s book “The Family Dynamic: A Journey Into the Mystery of Sibling Success,” rare insights are offered from families who have raised Olympic athletes, high-powered entrepreneurs, renowned writers, and accomplished professionals. The key, it seems, is not hovering over every homework assignment or soccer practice but providing a warm, supportive home environment while nurturing independence and resilience (CNN).