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“What is a healthy amount of pushing vs too much?” Is a great question. Some friends and I had fairly negative experiences with childhood activities (for me sp
by tyleo 4y ago
“What is a healthy amount of pushing vs too much?” Is a great question.
Some friends and I had fairly negative experiences with childhood activities (for me sports, for them music). However, as we reflect on them as adults we are quite happy that we were pushed into uncomfortable scenarios and “forced” to learn life long skills. Indeed, some of my friends argue that they wish they were pushed a bit harder.
All that being said, the amount of “pushing” my friends and I experienced does not seem be irregular (like in the article). It does lead me to believe there is some “okay” amount of pushing. Does anyone have perspective on where they draw the line?
- goodpoint 4y agoNo, it's not about the quantity of "pushing", it's about the quality. Is it warmly encouraging and being supportive or is emotional manipulation?