You don't need to make your kid's life harder than it already is. Follow for more expert parenting strategies and guidance! Speaker: Dr. Gabor Maté Source: The Adversity Advantage Podcast with Doug Bopst Dr. Gabor takes us down the path of tough love and coddling. Throughout our parenting journey, we wonder if we are doing enough to prepare our children for the harsh realities of the world. Dr. Gabor essentially tells us here that we don't need to worry about this - their lives will expose them to plenty of disappointment, and that we don't need to intentionally add more. Our job is to teach them to cope with that disappointment. And coping doesn't need to be independent of support and love. As parents, we must teach our children to deal with sadness, and effectively move through those dissapointing experiences and live a purposeful, happy life. If we can do this, our kids will do well in the world. Share this post with another parent who needs to hear it!