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Originally Posted by Dee8go
Unfortunately, coddling children has become epidemic in our country. Parents trying to protect children from everything imagineable, keep them from saying anything politically incorrect, and attempting to remove every obstacle or hurdle in their paths has made us soft and pathetic.
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Coddled children may grow up to be some of the biggest losers in life. Just look around to see it. Whiny kids become whiny adults - the seemingly unlucky.
Thankfully my parents sent me to a military prep school as a young teen for a number of years. Fierce self-reliance, and an independent spirit were just two of the benefits gained which carry you through life. Doing your job well and self-discipline becomes easy as an adult, allowing one to flourish. Sometimes you just get lucky growing up.