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Nah, that’s self-defeating bullshit. As parents we are flawed broken humans, just like all the other flawed broken humans. Just because a parent has a problem w
by lll-o-lll 3y ago
Nah, that’s self-defeating bullshit. As parents we are flawed broken humans, just like all the other flawed broken humans. Just because a parent has a problem with alcohol, or excessive phone use, or any other vice, does not absolve them of setting reasonable restrictions for their children. Is it hypocrisy? Probably. Is it less effective than if the parent did not have said vice? Certainly. Is it better to set limits for your kid and explain why? Definitely.
- barelyauser 3y agoChildren learn by example. There are exceptions of course, and if you believe in exceptions rather than rules then go spend all your income in lottery tickets.
- lll-o-lll 3y agoOf course they learn by example, but show me the perfect parent? Do you want to doom your kids to all of your own failings? Kids also learn by seeing the flaws in their parents and having the parent explain how they got there and how not to repeat the mistakes. He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.