If You Love Your Kids, Stop Helping Them

A kid who solves a thousand small problems will be well prepared when a big problem comes along.

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“Can you help me with my juice box?”

When I heard this question a lightbulb popped on in my head and it’s a moment I’ve never forgotten.

As a teacher, I love helping kids struggle with difficult concepts, learn new skills and wrestle with what it…