Introduction

Raising kids ain't easy. And modern parenting is a whole minefield! How do you keep your little munchkins safe online and set good limits? How do you instill empathy, but also teach them to stand up for themselves? How to win enough of their trust so they'll listen, not rebel? Parenting piles up worries that can eat you alive! Forget about the viral videos, it’s time we take lessons from research and lived experiences. Parents! Let's not focus only on achievements and talk about rearing a happy, kind, and well-adjusted member of the community. 

How To Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results (2019) by Esther Wojcicki is all about raising children with independence, kindness, and success. The author shares a TRICK approach to child rearing - Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. It is ideal for new parents and even for managers who want to motivate their staff. 

Esther Wojcicki, journalist, teacher, entrepreneur, and mother of three, has won several awards including the 2011 Charles O’Malley Award from Columbia Scholastic Press. In 2002, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing named her Teacher of the Year.

Summary

Modern parenting style is devastating for children and society. Nothing comes out of an achievement-based parenting style. Today’s parents need to reassess their parenting style and avoid blindly following their parents’ toxic behaviors at all costs. Parents should try to focus on honing children's decision-making abilities and independent thinking to ensure a happy and successful path in the future. We as a society need to foster the spirit of kindness, independence, and trust in our children - our future!

Do Not Blindly Copy Your Parents' Parenting Style

There’s no user manual for parenting! Most new parents just follow the parenting behavior of their own parents. But is it fine to blindly emulate your parents' parenting style? Well, if your childhood was happy and secure, you might think, "Yes, of course!" But what about people who experience a traumatic childhood? Who do they follow? Well, they need to learn from their parent's mistakes and avoid repeating bad parenting behaviors. In a way, they know what NOT to do!...