Mindfulness programmes for kids miss the mark. True resilience comes from challenge, not coddling.
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Teaching children "compassionate mind training" is another soft-touch intervention attempting to sanitise education. Schools should cultivate intellectual rigour and genuine grit, not emotional pampering. Life’s realities demand fortitude, not a cushion of self-soothing techniques. We are raising a generation ill-equipped for real adversity. When will we prioritise robust education over therapeutic fads?
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Early emotional intelligence training fosters empathy and self-regulation, crucial skills for navigating complex social environments and preventing future mental health crises.
