Overprotection is not kindness; it is patronizing and disrespectful (Maslow). A way of saying “You are not strong. You are not capable of solving life’s problems.” It robs people of learning to trust themselves and their own judgement. What emerges is a fragility that makes life’s [inevitable] difficulties unbearable.
Self-Belief and Resilience are the psychological shields in life. They only form through encountering, engaging, grappling with & overcoming obstacles.