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I'm not going to make choices for them. They should make their own choices, and I'm here to provide guidance and support.
by zoshi 5y ago
I'm not going to make choices for them. They should make their own choices, and I'm here to provide guidance and support.
- m33k44 5y ago> They should make their own choices From what age onwards? And what should they do for choices before that age?
- aristofun 5y agoWhat an irresponsible behaviour. Kids by definition require parents to take responsibility for choices among other things. If kids are to make their own choices - they are not kids anymore.
- zoshi 5y agoThe question was about educational choices. Of course I taught my child to read and write. Beyond that, I am not forcing them to get up at 7am and memorize what other adults want them to all day every day. My child can learn about whatever interests him. I pay attention to what he is doing and provide advice, guidance, resources. For example, if tomorrow I learn that my son has taken an interest in playing guitar, I will encourage him to take lessons, and provide what he needs to do that. I may expose him to music theory or other things I think align with his interests. I will try and encourage him to cultivate skills and interests, but it is up to him what he wants to do.
- aristofun 5y agoI see your point and generally agree. But in the end of the day - its up to a parent to make some critical decisions while kid is just a kid.
- luckman212 5y agoI wish you were my dad.
- imagineerschool 5y agoThank you for speaking up! You're exactly the sort of thinking parent I'm looking for! I'd love the chance to have a conversation with you - please contact me at petroff.ryan at gmail - thank you again!