Why You Should Let Your Teen Fail

Who likes failure? No one, which is a shame because failure has gotten a bad reputation as something we should avoid at all costs. But what if we reframe failure by seeing its positives? (Yes, failure has benefits.) Failing means your teen took a risk. Yay for risk-taking because stepping out of our comfort zone is how we grow and change. Failure also teaches life lessons when the stakes are low. And finally, failure builds resilience, which will serve your teen more than a spotless winning record. So, let your teen fail as long as it’s done in safe territory.

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