# 142. Mentoring Builds Independent Kids (Even When They Fail)

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Podcast: [Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569)
Published: 2026-05-05T05:59:05+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kami-wanous/episodes/142--Mentoring-Builds-Independent-Kids-Even-When-They-Fail-e3ita8t
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## Resource

If you’ve ever felt like your homeschool depends on you managing everything… this episode will give you a different perspective. After my son didn’t pass his black belt pretest, his response revealed something powerful about ownership, motivation, and what mentoring actually produces over time. We’re breaking down the difference between managing vs mentoring—and why that shift matters if you want to raise independent, confident kids who can lead their own learning. *Join me and 5 experts in the free Homeschool with Confidence Roundtable discussion where we have real conversations about what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with confidence! https://thefreedomscholar.com/hwc-registration CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PT & links to Podcast: https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast Website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-wanous/

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