Dangers Of Raising A Child In A Sheltered Environment

Every parent has a strong protective instinct. It's only natural for parents to ensure their children lead a happy, comfortable life. However, most parents become shortsighted when they prioritise their child's comfort at the cost of their growth. It's okay to give children the best of amenities, however, it is not okay to raise them in a sheltered environment out and out. A lot of parents realise in hindsight how it impacts their child's growth and overall development.

A child should be raised in a manner where they feel cognisant of the fact that they have to start taking ownership of their life at some point in future. A child shouldn't grow up thinking that their interests will always be protected and taken care of.

Listed below are some dangers of raising a child in a protected environment.

Makes child complacent

A child who’s raised in a protected environment may not realise the challenges and hardships one has to endure to come into their own and carve a path for themselves. If a child is always used to being taken care of then they may become complacent in future and may lack the fire in the belly.

Impacts child's leadership skills

A child who is used to others making decisions on their behalf may not exhibit good leadership skills in future. It is very important for children to take baby steps and make decisions for themselves as they grow up. This will help them gain confidence in life.

Makes children give up easily

Children who are raised in a protected environment are more prone to giving up easily when they are confronted with challenges along the way. This is why it is very important for parents to let children tackle their own problems from an early age so that they develop a problem-solving mindset.

Takes a toll on their confidence

Children who’re raised in a protected environment may also lack confidence, because they do not have leadership skills, decision making skills, the skill to confront difficulties without losing one’s sleep over it. Such children may easily fall prey to self doubt, lack of confidence and even personality disorders.

Lack individuality

It is also true that children who are raised in a sheltered environment may not be able to explore too many options when they are growing up. As a result of this, when they grow up into adults they may lack the zeal and spirit to try out different things, experiment, explore, take risks. All of this may prevent a child from finding their own true self.