Monday, August 5, 2013

The Fragility Factor: A Nation of Wimps

Are parents going too far to protect their children from disappointment? Parents are going to ludicrous lengths to take the bumps out of life for their children. However, parental hyperconcern has the net effect of making kids more fragile; that may be why they're breaking down in record numbers. This article discusses the possibility that many American parents are going overboard to cater to their children, creating something some are calling the Fragility Factor.

Read the rest of "A Nation of Wimps" on Psychology Today's website:
 http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200411/nation-wimps

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