Knowing this, everyone has their own style and opinion on what works regarding parenting.
Here is what they had to say:
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
“I really want to preface this by saying I am in no way parent shaming.
“As a teacher, I see the learned helplessness that comes from helicopter parenting daily.
bethechangeyouwanttosee
3.
“Stop indoctrinating your children into religion.
It’s a very personal choice.
you’re able to still live your life by your religious principles without brainwashing your children.”
problematik
4.
“Constantly policing and surveilling what they do on the internet.
Not to mention how the lack of trust affects your future relationship with them.”
There are many different ways to achieve these goals.
The trick is to find one that works for your family and child.”
radswan82
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“Im a single parent of three adult kids in their early 20s.
Hand them a drink or snack and prompt them to say c’mon and thank you.
If someone is visiting or you meet someone on the street, prompt them to say hello.”
Sometimes that is as easy as listening to or prompting someone who speaks softly or keeps getting interrupted.
vee1977
7.“Beige.
Beige toys, beige clothes, beige decor.
Cute stuff, yes, and her baby her choice, but color is necessary for development.”
They are going to struggle as a result.”
ashdjas
9.
“Not teaching them even basic online safety.
dietarycharger
10.
“Explaining to the upset child why they cant get the chocolate in a child-friendly way.
“My nephews are in every sport offered: basketball, football, baseball, and soccer.
They have practice or games every single day of the week, including weekends during the school year.
Then they are put into summer camps for each sport as well.
They are 10 and 8.
The younger one has said he doesn’t like all the sports and only wants to play basketball.
p46bf3ddf0
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It also helps the parent to communicate why instead of simply saying ‘because I said so.’
Its hard work and tiring at times.
They explain why she has to do it even if its something that isnt fun to do.
Gentle parenting done correctly is not harmful at all.”
talormadisonc
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“I am certain that today’s parents are astronomically over-protective.
They are over-protective and raised to the over-protective power.
The worst part is that they keep their kids from going outside and getting exercise and sunlight.
This enforced sedentary lifestyle will actually lead to early deaths from heart disease and other circulatory problems.
They are raising a nation of homebodies and couch potatoes.”
