The cost of helping too much


I remember being lectured by a teacher for letting my 7-year-old go to school on a cool-ish day without a coat.I did gently suggest a more sensible choice, but I am not the kind of parent who was prepared to go to the mat or force my will on this one. Way more important battles to fight.My thoughts:Downside: cold childUpside: child who thinks a bit more carefully before deciding what to wearWhen someone on your team is struggling, do you let them stumble, or do you step in and take over? It’s...