The Batman quote you referenced is one of my all-time favorite quotes.

I'm not a parent myself, but I can speak from the child's perspective-- one of the most valuable lessons my parents taught me growing up was the importance of resilience. By allowing me to fail at a young age and in a safe environment, my parents were able to coach me through the difficulties, which in turn prepared me to overcome future failures as an adult.

The way I look at it, learning to pick ourselves back up is an unavoidable life lesson, so the sooner we begin practicing, the better prepared we are to overcome obstacles.

I also believe that parenting towards perfectionism can leave a child scarred with the insecurity that their worth is tied to performance. This fear of failure inhibits growth and undermines success.

Research of valedictorians' careers after high school reveal that they tend NOT to experience wild success, contrary to assumption. The research attributes strict adherence to rules as a contributing factor, but I can't help but wonder to what extent perfectionist tendencies play into the results. Perfectionists avoid risks, fear failure, and stick to the status quo. Playing by the rules and following the steps of a pre-determined course minimize the chance of failure.

Interesting topic for sure! Thanks so much for sharing!!

Link to more info on the research: http://time.com/money/4779223/valedictorian-success-research-barking-up-wrong/