Yes! The frustrating thing is that the qualities that can make for very successful adults can make for very challenging children
So very true! The qualities that make them independent adults are the ones that are hard to deal with when they show them to us! You want them to be persistent and determined when acquiring new skills, surviving peer pressure, facing life's setbacks, etc. You don't want them to be persistent and determined when it runs contrary to what you are trying to achieve in your household.