Support, not Raise. Provide a Foundation for the Child to Grow Independent and Resilient

Young mothers and fathers often rely on methods of upbringing that were valued by the generation of grandmothers and grandfathers. They strictly monitor the child's behavior, decide for them what to do and when, and try to control every new friend and every new hobby. However, such thorough upbringing often leads to parental burnout, while creating insecurity in the child: children feel lost, struggle to find their inner strength, and adults end up feeling squeezed like a lemon.

Child psychiatrist Ji Na Yang has encountered such parents at her lectures for 20 years and has developed her own upbringing methodology – an approach that helps children become resilient, flexible, and enthusiastic explorers. The author is convinced that every child is capable of independently developing their character, and there is no need to endlessly control a daughter or son. It is enough to lay down a few basic foundations.

With the help of the book, a parent can assist the child to:

— form a healthy self-esteem;

— develop self-control skills;

— strengthen internal support;

— discover new hobbies and maintain a steady interest in them;

— become decisive and proactive.

To reinforce the advice, the book includes a section with practical written questions. They will help parents analyze their own parenting style and notice positive changes in their relationship with their child.