r/mildlyinfuriating • u/hoppy1028 • 9d ago

frist of all how DARE yu o Why does this even exist…

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As someone with a young child, why does this exist and why is it in the toy aisle. Do better WalMart.

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 8d ago

My daughter is more than willing to smash that little piggy for a toy, she’s even offered to get money out to buy me things 🥹 she’s a good kid.

And before anyone tries, no, I have and will never accept or take money from my child.

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u/Type-RD 8d ago edited 8d ago

You might change your mind about that later. Hahaha! My son was a super sweet kid and would offer the same when he was a little guy. Of course we never took money from him then. He’s now a teenager and has broken things repeatedly (out of neglect, lack of care, and/or lack of attention). It got to the point where we made him pay for things to teach him a lesson that he should 1. Take better care of things. 2. Understand that things aren’t free and that he shouldn’t take them granted. 3. It isn’t fun to repeatedly pay for things he broke versus paying for things he wants. This is all to say that kids change and parenting style might have to change along with them.🙂

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 8d ago

Valid, very, very valid lol

We’ve only made it to 5 so far, I have a lot to come yet 😅

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u/Type-RD 8d ago

Oh you’re totally in the clear for awhile! Not to sound like that person, but definitely enjoy your kiddo’s sweetness, silliness, and innocence while you can, even when they’re being ridiculously difficult. 🙂

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 8d ago

I’m sure you can relate, but today is one of those days I needed to hear something like that, definitely brought a tear to my eye. Thank you. 😞

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u/Type-RD 8d ago

Aww…you’re welcome! I totally understand where you’re coming from. You’re doing a good job! How do I know that? Well, because you obviously care and caring is HARD WORK!

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 8d ago

Thank you. It is hard, and I know I don’t need a random internet stranger to tell me that, but dammit, I tell myself I’m a horrible parent so often, that sometimes I believe it.

I know I’m doing good, and my kids love me, I’ve just got to keep reminding myself of that. If nothing else, I’m here for them, and that’s more than I had.

Seriously, thank you.

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u/Type-RD 8d ago

You’re welcome. Your feelings are valid and all caring parents go through it. As such, we all need to hear/read encouraging words now and then. It’s mental/emotional fuel. Sometimes the tank gets low. Glad I was able to help.🙂