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) styles of parenting. Curious about this fluid, free-spirited form of caregiving that offers kids more flexibility than you might feel comfortable with at first? One clinical psychologist gave Scary Mommy the scoop on this sea creature-inspired method of raising kids.As inferred by its cutesy name, jellyfish parenting is “ defined by listening to what a child wants and letting that guide the relationship and family dynamics,” says Dr.
“Instead of dictating what activities a child has to participate in, jellyfish parenting is all about letting the child decide,” says Hoffman.Trying an activity based on the child’s interest and not what the parent thinks they should do.Allowing them to have unstructured free time if that is something they prefer over-scheduled activities.According to Hoffman, “Kids who are raised with jellyfish parenting typically have high self-esteem and agency.
Along with running the risk of raising a child with a bit too much entitlement, Hoffman notes that this permissive parenting style can offer kids too much autonomy before they’re truly ready for it. “This can cause issues with self-regulation and even contribute to anxiety and depression in the future,” she says.
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