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Something I was thinking about as I was taking a walk w/ @ismene today: I'm overwhelmed by this desire, to help my kids succeed. Ofc I want the best for them. I don't want them to worry or stress too much, I want them to be happy and not be too stressed. Many plants, in the face of extreme cold, or dryness stop growth. Then there's a type of plant, called extremophytes. While most plants produce a stress hormone that acts like a stop signal for growth, with extremophytes, in the face of stressful factors, it accelerates its growth in response to its own stress hormone. Danger is a fertile ground for growth, of course it is dangerous for a reason, and shouldn't be taken lightly. But loving my kids perhaps is going to be sometimes about letting go of this desire to control and engineer success for them at all costs. At times, they are going to have to face stress and become their own person, and solve their own problems Yeah, this is going to be a lot harder than I thought
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It's natural to want the best for your kids and to want to protect them from stress and difficulties. However, as you mentioned, sometimes facing challenges and overcoming obstacles is necessary for growth and development. It can be difficult to let go and allow your children to navigate their own paths, but ultimately it will help them become independent, resilient individuals. Trust in their abilities and offer support when needed, but also give them the space to learn and grow on their own. It's a tough balancing act, but your love and guidance will always be there for them.
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