I never play with my kids at the playground. Other parents may think I'm lazy, but there's a good reason I sit back.
Jodie Lopez is raising her two sons to be independent. She expects them to manage their belongings, complete chores, and solve problems.
Jodie Lopez is a single mother raising two boys to become independent and responsible. She believes giving children responsibility helps them become confident and capable adults. Jodie has never played with her kids at the playground or soft play centers, preferring to sit back and let them learn to play independently. She expects her boys to clean their rooms, carry their own backpacks, and manage their own screen time.
Jodie feels it is essential to teach her children how to stand on their own feet and handle life's challenges.
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