Don’t Be a Lawnmower Parent. Allow your Kids to Grow on their Own
Lawnmower parents, according to a 2018 article on weareteachers.com, “go to whatever lengths necessary to prevent their child from having to face adversity, struggle, or failure.” They have also been described as “curling parents” — always rushing ahead to sweep away any obstacles, difficulties, or challenges that may stand in the way of their children’s quest for success.
Dr. Yusra Ahmad illustrates that “kids are feeling a lot of pressure to perform. (There is) no space or room for failure or displays of weakness. No space to talk about struggle, or vulnerability.”
During discussions with young people, Ahmad noticed a persistent theme.