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In this brief monologue, the speaker argues that many parents unintentionally raise mentally weak children by over‑helping them. He claims that parents often enjoy being needed, but their role should be to create a safe environment where children can experience small struggles. By refusing to immediately fulfill minor requests—such as getting water at a restaurant—or by allowing children to wrestle with tasks like tying shoes or navigating a soccer game without stepping in, parents teach independence, resilience, and social etiquette. The speaker warns that over‑helping erodes a child’s self‑esteem while inflating the parent’s self‑esteem, ultimately harming both parties.
