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307: The Capability Crisis (And Why Your Kid Can’t Do Basic Things)
<p>We’re in the middle of what many are calling a <strong>capability crisis.</strong></p><p>Kids are struggling to do basic things — not because they can’t… but because they haven’t been taught how.</p><p>In this episode, Jamie introduces the concept of <strong>scaffolding</strong> — the process of gradually building skills over time, starting much earlier than most parents think.</p><p>Because here’s the truth:</p><p>Kids don’t magically wake up at age 9 knowing how to clean, cook, or take responsibility.</p><p>Those skills are built slowly — beginning as early as 18–24 months. </p><p>But many parents unintentionally delay this process by:</p><ul><li><p>Doing everything for their kids</p></li><li><p>Rushing through tasks instead of letting them help</p></li><li><p>Avoiding mess, frustration, or inconvenience</p></li><li><p>Underestimating what their kids are capable of</p></li></ul><p>And over time, that creates dependency instead of independence.</p><p>In this episode, Jamie breaks down:</p><ul><li><p>What scaffolding actually looks like in real life</p></li><li><p>Why toddlers saying “I help!” is a critical moment</p></li><li><p>How helping too much sends the wrong message</p></li><li><p>Why struggle is necessary for self-esteem</p></li><li><p>How to introduce responsibility in age-appropriate ways</p></li><li><p>Why it’s never about perfection — it’s about participation</p></li></ul><p>If you want your kids to grow into capable, confident humans…<br>this episode will shift how you think about parenting.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.jamieglowacki.com/email-list">Sign up for my newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamie.glowacki/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==">Jamie's Instagram</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/jamieglowacki"></a><a href="https://www.jamieglowacki.com/oh-crap-cafe"></a></p><p><a href="https://www.jamieglowacki.com/oh-crap-cafe">Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community</a></p><p><a href="https://www.jamieglowacki.com/oh-crap-cafe"></a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crap-Potty-Training-Jamie-Glowacki/dp/1668079550/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=3G141&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=144-5601804-7448258&pd_rd_wg=TiYA6&pd_rd_r=5c388e56-017f-4204-9b54-de1ce9e614fb&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk">Oh Crap! Potty Training</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crap-Have-Toddler-Time-outs-Parenting/dp/1982109734/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PZIQO4OROWS1&keywords=oh+crap+i+have+a+toddler+by+jamie+glowacki&qid=1581681340&sprefix=oh+crap+I+have+%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1"></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crap-Have-Toddler-Time-outs-Parenting/dp/1982109734/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PZIQO4OROWS1&keywords=oh+crap+i+have+a+toddler+by+jamie+glowacki&qid=1581681340&sprefix=oh+crap+I+have+%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1">Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler</a></p><p><a href="https://paleovalley.com/offers/protein-sticks/pvpartners?oid=48&affid=2486&source_id=podcast">Paleovalley Protein Sticks</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bedwettingtherapy.com/?aff=25">Therapee</a></p><p><a href="https://www.getbrick.app/JAMIE06792">Brick for Phones</a>(Save 10%)</p>
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