The single best thing you can give your kid is the confidence to face the world alone. Consequently, its one of the few things you can exert a modicum of contr

The single best thing you can give your kid is the confidence to face the world alone. Consequently, its one of the few things you can exert a modicum of control over as well ;-) Let them burn their fingers, let them fall, let them do stupid shit and just be there to advise, help and guide them in a loving matter after the fact so they can learn and grow to become a confident, decent adult.