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In an era of quick answers, educators say there are reasons to let children struggle a little

In an era of quick answers, educators say there are reasons to let children struggle a little

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September 11th, 2026

In an era of quick answers, educators say there are reasons to let children struggle a little

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When children forget their lunch or cannot solve a problem, parents want to help right away.

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

But experts on child development say that children need to deal with everyday problems.

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

Solving them is a skill that must be practiced.

Resolverlos es una habilidad que se debe practicar.

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

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

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

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

The important thing is the experience of discovering it.

Lo importante es la experiencia de descubrirla.

If parents help right away, children do not practice skills.

Si los padres ayudan de inmediato, los niños no practican habilidades.

For example, they do not practice pausing or trying new solutions.

Por ejemplo, no practican hacer una pausa o probar nuevas soluciones.

Dr. Stephanie Carlson is from the University of Minnesota. She said that if children almost never try hard, they can feel a lot of anxiety. This can happen when they solve something alone.

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

When there is real danger, parents should step in.

Cuando hay peligro real, los padres deben intervenir.

When the risk is lower, they can slow down and talk about the problem.

Cuando el riesgo es más bajo, pueden ir más despacio y hablar del problema.

Experts recommend asking open questions.

Los expertos recomiendan hacer preguntas abiertas.

For example: What do you think? Or how could you solve this?

Por ejemplo: ¿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.

Everyday tasks already give chances to practice independence.

Las tareas rutinarias ya dan oportunidades de practicar la autonomía.

Nicole Knoth is a mother in Arizona. She gave her young daughters small buying 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 is a mother in Chicago. She watches what each daughter can handle.

Jemia Cunningham-Elder, madre en Chicago, observa lo que cada hija puede manejar.

Then she gives them a little more freedom.

Luego les da un poco más de libertad.

Independence does not mean doing everything alone.

La independencia no significa hacer todo solo.

Asking the teacher for help is also practicing it.

Pedir ayuda al maestro también es practicarla.

September 11th, 2026

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