Our kids will learn and progress as individuals when they fail, make mistakes, and lose. I think one of the best ways people learn, especially young people, is by making a mistake or having some type of set back. I like to see it as a learning situation, putting a positive spin on it and then talking about why a mistake occurred or why something didn't work. "Getting off easy" can sometimes be a missed opportunity to be responsible and learn.
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