I'm not a parent but I would encourage parents to try and challenge their children to do things beyond their comfort zone, whether that's academically, socially

I'm not a parent but I would encourage parents to try and challenge their children to do things beyond their comfort zone, whether that's academically, socially, physically or otherwise. Some of the most valuable lessons a parent can impart on a child is confidence and resilience and challenging kids to do things they are scared of helps impart this wisdom.