Propaganda I’m not falling for as a mom?

 Propaganda I’m not falling for as a mom?

That small children need to be away from their parents to become independent.

I don’t believe that for a second.

Children don’t grow strong from being pushed away.
They grow strong from being held close long enough to feel safe.

Independence isn’t taught by distance.
It’s built through trust.
Through showing up.
Through being the place they can always come back to.

You don’t create confident kids by withholding yourself.
You create confident kids by being steady, present, and safe.

They’ll step away when they’re ready.
And when they do, it’s because they know they can always come home.

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