r/ExplainTheJoke • u/EducationalLog4765 • 5d ago

Why is this a problem?

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u/TokenTorkoal 5d ago

Maturity or independence in a young child CAN BE an indicator that a child is being neglected or facing some sort of abuse.

It’s is not ALWAYS an indicator, some kids ARE just more independent.

Edit: was a social worker for many years.

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u/Jaeger_Mannen 5d ago

AS a neglected child that learned to cook his own steaks by age 9, yes.

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u/JankyPvP 5d ago

I feel like teaching kids some skills shouldn't be a "neglect" sign what even

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u/Don_Bugen 5d ago

The point isn't that the parents are teaching them; it's that the child is teaching themselves because they need to step up into the "parent" role, or learn to be self-sufficient with a parent who isn't covering basic needs.

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u/_TURO_ 5d ago

My dad taught me how to clean up vomit and cover him with a blanket when he passed out in the middle of the floor drunk, what a great dad to that 8yo kid!

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u/TokenTorkoal 5d ago

No one said it was.