"Success" OR "Empathy"
Your child only gets one.
Now make your choice.
Some parents are actually finding themselves in that exact position.
With highly a competitive world, parents seem to think that every single move they make in their kids' lives need to be ones that advance their productivity and chances at success.
The balance between the two can be a very delicate one.
Justin Worsham of The Dad Podcast thinks parents need to cool it on the focus on success and spend some real time building up their children's emotional well-being.
"I think people spend far too much time worrying about their child's future. Whether you're talking about the college they're going to go to, the career they might go into, or their financial financial future, parents put too much effort into things that they think will make them 'successful.' What they should be doing is working towards building up their kid's fulfillment, compassion, and empathy."
To hear more of Justin's take on finding balance while raising kids and other parenting topics, you can check out all of his stuff at The Dad Podcast.