Everyone knows that all children encounter lots of problems in their lives, some children more than others.  By problems, I mean situations in which a child is having difficulty getting his or her needs met or situations on which the child is experiencing discomfort or pain.

Most parents make the serious mistake of thinking that it is their responsibility to solve their children's problems.  So they jump right in as soon as they discover the problem, and start thinking up solutions to give the child.  I call that "taking over ownership" of the child's problem as opposed to letting the child own the problem himself.

Here are some examples...