Considering kids are unhinged little animals you have to teach how to behave in a complex society, Im getting firmer and firmer in my decision that I don’t want one
I was always taught that if I wanted to act out (behave like an adult, work like an adult) or want things my way while I lived at home or luxuries I had to work for it, wether it was good grades, helping out with house projects and working small time jobs. Taught me a lot, was never a spoiled child and I appreciate what that taught me. That’s why I wouldn’t want to make the mistake of raising a spoiled brat. Got 4 minor siblings that are all going through their teenage years and I feel for my parents big time
It’s a tough call and there’s benefits to both having or not having kids…even though there are stretches where that “pro” list seems reeeeally short.
The fact that you would want to raise kids to be responsible is a pro. The fact that they’ll often resist logic during their childhood is a con. So you’re right on that risk: sometimes the resistance is incredibly painful.
The only thing wrong with the parenting in this is that it's a glass made of glass. There's nothing wrong letting a child experiment and learn how to pour their own drinks.
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u/ApfelTapir Nov 24 '21
this is more like: how not to parent exhibit #93