Should We Let Our Kids Quit
From Conscious Parenting Your ADHD Child by Stacey Yates Sellar
March 23, 2026 · 20 min · Season 2 · Episode 5
About this episode
In this episode, Stacey Yates Sellar explores the dilemma parents face when deciding whether to let their children quit activities, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful decision-making and resilience.
I think every parent hits this moment at some point. You’re standing there, maybe in a car park, maybe mid-practice, and your child says they’re done. Completely done. And suddenly you’re stuck between two fears. If I let them quit, what am I teaching them about resilience? But if I make them stay, what am I teaching them about their voice and autonomy? In this episode, I unpack that dilemma and share a more nuanced way to think about quitting, one that helps us raise kids who can do hard things without losing themselves in the process. What You’ll Discover Reactive vs Considered Quitting : Why quitting in the heat of emotion is completely different from a thoughtful, values-based decision to stop. The Myth of Forced Resilience : Why pushing kids through discomfort can actually undermine motivation, self-trust, and long-term growth. The Real Path to Grit : How support, safety, and small manageable challenges build true resilience, not pressure or control. What really sits at the heart of this conversation is the idea that resilience isn’t about never quitting. It’s about knowing why you stay and why you leave. That’s a much more powerful skill. When we slow things down, separate…
People in this episode
Host: Stacey Yates Sellar
Topics covered
- quitting
- resilience
- parenting
- self-awareness
- autonomy
- emotional decision-making
Keywords
- quitting
- resilience
- parenting
- self-awareness
- autonomy
- emotional decisions
- grit
- motivation
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