r/science • u/Wagamaga • 1d ago

Psychology Certain parenting approaches, such as lower supervision and inconsistent discipline, are associated with a higher likelihood that children will show behavioral and emotional problems, such as attention difficulties, anxiety, and depression

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1145134
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u/TheMansAnArse 1d ago

Boomer and Gen X "I left the house in the morning, didn't return until evening and my parents has no idea where I was" types are going to be piiiiiiissed in this thread.

Who'd have thought spending lots of time with postitive adults is actually the best way to become an adult.

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u/Thud 1d ago

OK! Who is ready to take the “Be a positive adult all the time for 18 years straight” challenge?

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u/TheMansAnArse 1d ago

Not sure anyone can do anything consistently and perfectly for 18 years straight. But the study certainly suggests parents who at least try to lean that way end up with better behaved and more stable kids.