My 8-year-old son demands expensive toys weekly and I buy them because saying no makes him cry, but now our credit cards are maxed and he still isn't happy.
More people experience this than they realize.
Attempting to prevent all disappointment can rob children of the opportunity to develop frustration tolerance and gratitude.
“Where Are You with Permissive parenting and its outcomes?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.