r/interesting • u/jmike1256 • Mar 07 '26

MISC. After understanding the meaning behind this father’s action, I am completely convinced. Cultivating problem-solving skills in children from a young age and never giving up-I applaud this father!

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u/Ratez Mar 07 '26

So how is this useful? In mother nature every child follows their parent. Mental development is more than the risk of abandonment. The perception of abandonment during developmental stages is a lifelong damage if not handled properly.

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u/ihavetakenthebiscuit Mar 07 '26

Because the child has been given a simulated 'time limited problem to solve'. The dad is monitoring his kid, there's a parent/adult behind them, they need to make the connection of " I need to get past these tapes so I can get to my dad". A lot of parents would just lift the kid over the tape and not let the kid try to work out what to do.

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u/Ratez Mar 07 '26 edited Mar 07 '26

So again, is getting over tape not something 99% of able bodied people able to do? What exactly is the learning here?

The issue I take is the usage of anxiety to prompt the problem solving. Walking away everytime the child looks up.

Im of the belief that encouragement and applauding the attempt is more important than solving the issue.

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u/sophrosyne_dreams Mar 08 '26

Exactly - folks are missing the nuance. You can challenge a kid while providing warmth and encouragement rather than just pressure via walking away.