Lawnmower Parents Are Raising Kids Who Can't Handle Real Life — Here's What to Do Instead

Helicopter parents hovered. Lawnmower parents go further — clearing every obstacle before their child ever encounters it. And the children being raised this way are arriving at adulthood without the problem-solving skills, the resilience, or the critical thinking that comes from being allowed to struggle and figure things out on their own. Bryan Wetzel joins Stacey Chillemi to examine the lawnmower parenting trend honestly — what is driving it, what it is costing our children developmentally, and what a different approach actually looks like for parents who want to raise kids who are genuinely prepared for the world rather than protected from it. What he shares about how to step back without feeling like you are failing your child, how to let struggle become the teacher it was always meant to be, and what independence and resilience look like when they are built rather than bypassed will give you the most practically grounded and immediately actionable anti-over-parenting framework you have encountered. The greatest gift you can give your child is the confidence that comes from overcoming something without your help. This episode shows you how to give it. 🔗 Get more insights at  . Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices