Independent Child, or How to Be a Lazy Mom

The article «Why I Am a Lazy Mom», published a few years ago, still circulates on the Internet. It has traversed all popular parenting forums and communities. It has sparked a storm of debates and discussions. It turns out that many people today are concerned about the independence of children and the problem of the infantilism of the younger generation. Child and family psychologist Anna Bykova offers her perspective on this issue. For your child to become independent, certain conditions are also needed. After all, if you always provide hints, help, and advice, they will never learn to do anything by themselves. Therefore, it is essential to periodically activate the «lazy mom» mode, realizing that this is done in the child’s best interest.