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> Or is it just something unique about her I can’t change and I am just causing her unresolvable stress? Why don't you let her decide?

• valuearb 6y ago
  Because that’s not parenting? This may be an unpopular truth in today’s world, but sometimes you need to make your kids do or try things they are resistant to in hopes it gives them skills to better succeed when they are adults.
  • loriverkutya 6y ago
    And forcing them to do something they find extremely uncomfortable makes you a good parent. No, this is not parenting.
  • kaybe 6y ago
    It might be worth noting that the degree of face-watching during conversation is quite culture-dependent.
  • monadic2 6y ago
    Sure, but why does this cross the line into “a kid can’t make the decision for themself”?