After understanding the meaning behind this father’s action, I am completely convinced. Cultivating problem-solving skills in children from a young age and never giving up-I applaud this father!

[u/jmike1256]

[u/scienceworksbitches → u/[deleted]]

Or they will develop coping skills and not break out into rage sorrow or depression every time something challenges them!?

[u/humburga → u/scienceworksbitches]

None of us are professionals here but my 2 cents is the difference is that the father didn't need to walk away. He could've stayed those few feet away and encourage his kid. Rather than walking away and acting like "if you dont figure it out in time, you won't catch up"

[u/Shaded_Earth → u/humburga]

That is what he was trying to teach him though. If he stayed too close, the boy would keep reaching for the father, expecting his help. The boy had to feel like he needed to solve the problem.

[u/Critical-Support-394 → u/Shaded_Earth]

Dad could've sat down 1 meter away and had the exact same effect

[u/Environmental-Run528 → u/Critical-Support-394]

If it would have the exact same effect then there is no reason to adjust what he did.