I want to raise my daughter to be strong and independent, but she's naturally shy and sensitive and I worry that pushing her to be more assertive is trying to change who she fundamentally is.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to prepare children for the world can clash with acceptance of their inherent nature.
“Where Are You with Parenting philosophies — survey and comparison?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.