Independent Child, or How to Become a Lazy Mom

The article "Why I Am a Lazy Mom," published several years ago, still circulates on the Internet. It has gone through all the popular parenting forums and communities. It sparked a storm of debates and discussions. It turns out that many people today are concerned about the issue of children's independence and the problem of the young generation's infantilism. Child and family psychologist Anna Bykova offers her perspective on this issue. For your child to become independent, certain conditions are also needed. After all, if you always give hints, help, and advice, they will never learn to do anything by themselves. Therefore, it is essential to periodically turn on the "lazy mom" mode, realizing that this is done in the child's best interest.