This article from Proactive Coaching, written by Tim Driver, addresses parents who may be pushovers with their children. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working with both at-risk youth and honors students, it lists key warning signs of pushover parenting — no absolutes, no "no's", and popularity seeking — and explains how recognizing these symptoms can help parents stop being pushovers. It is from the Proactive Coaching Intentional Coaching #2 collection.
Introduction
Tim Driver was a former student, athlete, co-coach and one of our partners in Proactive Coaching. Tim passed away at age 45. He was a wise, caring, insightful, hilarious, visionary man. We are thankful for the time we got to spend with Tim and for the difference he made in so many lives.
Having worked with at-risk youth as well as honors students for over 20 years, I have seen the full spectrum of parents, and regardless of how successful or unsuccessful children are. Parents can be potential pushovers for any type of child.