10 Lessons from the Book ‘The Coddling of the American Mind’ That Will Make You Change Your Worldview for the Better
Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt bring us hard-hitting truths
Going against the tide is never easy.
In a world where everyone is harping on about their beliefs with a Christ-like conviction, sticking to facts and data is like calling for trouble.
But the authors of ‘The Coddling of the American Mind’ are not afraid.
They lay down the truth like it is.
You are allowed to agree or disagree with them. Duh! But please, don’t form your opinion without reading what they have to say.
Here are 10 lessons from the book to give you an idea.
1. Don’t overprotect your kids
Overprotection harms our kids.
As parents, we want our kids to never come across pain or hurt. The real world, however, has both.
Our kids will navigate the world. They will find triumphs and failures. They will fall down and get back up. And this is how they will cultivate their resilience and antifragility.
