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> There is a notable percentage of people who regret having kids, despite initially deciding to have them. I always say that people choose to have kids, they d
by ChrisRR 2mo ago
> There is a notable percentage of people who regret having kids, despite initially deciding to have them.
I always say that people choose to have kids, they don't choose to have teenagers
- spiderfarmer 2mo agoTreat your kids as adults when they reach puberty, problem solved. Never act like they are too young for anything. Just explain how the world works and let them figure it out. Just don’t get mad at every stumble along the way. Be there for them if they need you. I say this unironically. The “Move fast and break things” approach works wonders for the relationship between parents and children.
- ChrisRR 2mo agoThat assumes that children/teenagers are logical creatures. They're not You can follow every parenting guide under the sun and still be left with a moody teenager that argues back at everything you tell them
- spiderfarmer 2mo agoI don't think I implied or assumed that children are logical creatures. > a moody teenager that argues back at everything you tell them As an adult, do you like to be "told"? Ask your kid how he likes to be treated.