The chapter in Parenting with Love and Logic emphasizes the importance of not rescuing kids from their mistakes. However, this is not an absolute. This does not apply when the matter has to do with loss of life or limb.
And there are some other times when I would be willing to rescue a child from a mistake. It really doesn't hurt to rescue a child who is usually quite respectful, appreciative, and responsible. It feels good to help out this kind of person and actually helps reinforce relationships.
Rescuing a demanding, unappreciative, and irresponsible person never feels good. And it does nothing to develop relationships and only reinforces irresponsibility.
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