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Probably a parody? But anyway, I think a big issue is that a lot of parents seem to think children are something like puppets which they can mend to their likin
by Tichy 14y ago
Probably a parody? But anyway, I think a big issue is that a lot of parents seem to think children are something like puppets which they can mend to their liking (and that have to adore them no matter what). Of course such expectations will end in disappointment, because children are individuals with their own minds.
- bane 14y agoActually no, it's been pretty big in the British papers. It's sparked a fairly large national discussion on various child rearing straegies. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2234571/Cant-boast-You-Son-submarine-commanders-broadside-father-told-children-You-copulation-driven-kids-let-down.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2234571/Cant-boast-Y... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/9686721/Daughter-defends-former-submarine-captain-who-told-children-he-was-bitterly-disappointed-in-them.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/9686721/Daughter-defe...
- Tichy 14y agoThat seems fairly typical: parents who are convinced they did everything right, and never realize they are emotional train wrecks. So they can blame it all on the children. Whatever - it is a complex issue, having children is not like buying a new TV. You can not predict all the issues that will arise and the emotions they will evoke. So I guess it would be wrong to propose a simple formula for child rearing, as it wouldn't apply universally to all kids. But as I said, if you have specific expectations as to what your kids turn out to be, it is probably a recipe for disaster...