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In an era of instant answers, educators say there are reasons to let children struggle

In an era of instant answers, educators say there are reasons to let children struggle

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September 11th, 2026

In an era of instant answers, educators say there are reasons to let children struggle

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When children forget their lunch or cannot solve a problem, parents often step in right away.

Cuando los niños olvidan su almuerzo o no pueden resolver un problema, los padres suelen intervenir de inmediato.

But development experts say children need chances to deal with everyday problems.

Pero los expertos en desarrollo dicen que los niños necesitan oportunidades para enfrentar problemas cotidianos.

Solving them is a skill that must be practiced.

Resolverlos es una habilidad que debe practicarse.

The challenge is knowing when to help and when to step back.

El desafío es saber cuándo ayudar y cuándo dar un paso atrás.

Dr. Dana Suskind from the University of Chicago said the most important thing is not giving the answer.

La Dra. Dana Suskind, de la Universidad de Chicago, dijo que lo más importante no es dar la respuesta.

What matters is the experience of discovering it.

Lo importante es la experiencia de descubrirla.

If parents step in right away, children do not practice skills like pausing or trying new solutions.

Si los padres intervienen de inmediato, los niños no practican habilidades como hacer una pausa o probar nuevas soluciones.

Dr. Stephanie Carlson from the University of Minnesota said that if children rarely make an effort, they can feel severe anxiety when solving something alone.

La Dra. Stephanie Carlson, de la Universidad de Minnesota, dijo que si los niños rara vez se esfuerzan, pueden sentir ansiedad severa al resolver algo solos.

When there is real danger, parents should step in.

Cuando hay peligro real, los padres deben intervenir.

When the stakes are lower, they can go more slowly and talk about the problem.

Cuando las apuestas son más bajas, pueden ir más despacio y hablar del problema.

Experts recommend asking open questions, like what do you think or how could you solve this.

Los expertos recomiendan hacer preguntas abiertas, como qué piensas o cómo podrías resolver esto.

Letting children get bored or frustrated can support their learning.

Permitir que los niños se aburran o se frustren puede apoyar su aprendizaje.

Parents do not have to create special situations.

Los padres no tienen que crear situaciones especiales.

Routine tasks already give chances to practice independence.

Las tareas rutinarias ya dan oportunidades de practicar la autonomía.

Nicole Knoth, a mother in Arizona, gave her young daughters small shopping decisions from age 5.

Nicole Knoth, madre en Arizona, les daba a sus hijas pequeñas decisiones de compra desde los 5 años.

Jemia Cunningham-Elder, a mother in Chicago, watches what each daughter can handle and gives them a little more freedom.

Jemia Cunningham-Elder, madre en Chicago, observa lo que cada hija puede manejar y les da un poco más de libertad.

Independence does not mean doing everything alone: asking the teacher for help is also practicing it.

La independencia no significa hacer todo solo: pedir ayuda al maestro también es practicarla.

September 11th, 2026

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