I've studied hundreds of highly successful kids: The No. 1 parenting trend that worries me—and what to do instead

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Author Jennifer Breheny Wallace warns against the 'Never Enough' parenting trend, where parents push their children to constantly strive for more, and instead emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and emotional well-being.

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Neutral How the article is written, as reported by the source.

Expected market reaction

Neutral Confidence 76% How confidence is read Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on neutral sentiment with 76% confidence.

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Source CNBC
Claim I've studied hundreds of highly successful kids: The No. 1 parenting trend that worries me—and what to do instead
AI inference Neutral · 76%
Generated 2025-12-28 14:05

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Original source

"Never Enough" author Jennifer Breheny Wallace has spent seven years interviewing high-achieving kids and their families. She reveals the most popular but potentially harmful parenting trend—and what kids really need from their parents.

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Original article published by CNBC on December 28, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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