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Originally Posted by shesus
This over-protection is harmful to the kids and the 'Y' generation that is now heading into adulthood is reaping the downsides of not able to handle society, criticism, and life in general. They have panic attacks and spiral downward into depression with the pharmaceutical companies ready to start making their money. They are turning to their parents to take care of their everyday battles with bosses and professors because they can't deal with the public or confrontation in general.
I say let the kids play outside with the joy of being able to move because they aren't covered head-to-toe in protective gear. Let them get dirty and sling mud. Let them make mistakes and fight their own battles so they will be prepared to communicate effectively with people and have a healthy ego and self-image. If parents don't let their spawn have some fun because someone may get hurt, what is the point?
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I'm 29 but I guess you could say my mom was an overprotective parent. I was never allowed to play with other kids after school, I was only allowed to ride my bike in circles to the top of the cul-de-sac and back (about 40 yards)
and I had a helluva battle getting my mom to let me play in an organized soccer league. Now I struggle terribly socially and I do think that my moms attempt to be so overprotective is the primary factor in my current social struggles. I simply never learned to interact with other people and how to meet new people.