““Parents in particular often confuse nurturing with rescuing. To nurture is to empower —to provide the skills and information that will eventually allow for independent, productive living. To rescue is to enable —to perpetuate avoidance of the situation that caused the anxiety in the first place. Empowering should be the overriding goal of every parent. Empowerment allows a child of whatever age to face fears and take responsibility for his or her life.””
