Teenagers who believe in something other than themselves are at reduced risk of depression.
Putting a priority on performance stunts the development of a child’s inner life and spiritual self.
Spirituality is more essential to thriving than ability to perform. Spiritual children have a sense of inner worth, a sense of the lasting, higher sacred self, much bigger than the day’s win or defeat.
This study done in the last decade shows how the single most powerful protection against depression and suffering is attention to the spiritual self.
http://time.com/3825083/why-kids-who-believe-in-something-are-happier-and-healthier/