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The Long Game: Parenting for 20 Years from Now
LegacyNov 23, 2025

The Long Game: Parenting for 20 Years from Now

Stop trying to fix the behavior in the moment and start shaping the character for the future.

Parenting is not about surviving the day; it is about building a life.

It is easy to get caught up in the immediate frustration of a tantrum or a messy room. But the goal is not a clean room; the goal is a responsible adult.

Play the long game. Ask yourself: "What is this teaching them about who they should be in 20 years?"

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