Mad Labs Theory Of Parenting
You've spent years telling them they can do anything.
This is where you prove you meant it.
At Mad Labs, your kid won't be protected from confusion.
They'll be trusted to walk through it and come out stronger.
That shift only works if you shift too.
Here's how to be the parent of a builder:
Don't solve problems for them. Let them struggle a little.
Ask what they're building, not how well they're doing.
Celebrate effort, not perfection.
Confusion is part of the work. Don't panic.
Remind them: failure = progress.
Don't offer suggestions unless they ask.
Let them explain their ideas. It helps them think.
Trust their instincts. They're sharper than they look.
Step back so they can step up.
Care about what they care about.
Fuel their excitement. Don't rush to fix when they're stuck.
Treat their work like it matters. Because it does.
Growth might not look like what you're used to. That's okay.
Your job isn't to guide. It's to witness.