Overprotection is harmful to the normal development of a child.
In this article, you will learn why you should not over-care your child.
The dangers of overprotection of a child
The consequences of overprotection in adulthood are manifold.
For example, this could be unfulfillment in life, low self-esteem, inflated expectations from oneself and from life, perfectionism.
And also: difficulties in acquiring skills, depression, difficulties in communication.
Children with overprotective parents are more likely to have poor coping skills and higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression, according to research.
Regular parental supervision makes children feel that they are not capable of managing life on their own.
The self-esteem of such children depends on approval from their parents, and subsequently from other authority figures.
How does overprotection manifest itself
Psychologists consider increased attention towards the child to be the main sign of overprotection.
This manifests itself through control over behavior, clothing, and food, regardless of age.
Regardless of the child’s age, they do not participate in any way in cleaning or cooking.
Such children do not know how to make independent choices or solve even the simplest difficulties.
Parents strive to protect the child from any danger, but at the same time protect them from developing and growing up as an independent, adult person.
Another sign of overprotection of children is the desire to eliminate any problems of the child without his participation.
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