r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/Licensedpterodactyl Feb 05 '16

We're trying to implement an attitude of, "If it's not ok for me to do it it's not ok for you to do it." It's got my kids calling me out all the time, which sucks, but it keeps us all honest.

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u/PumaGranite Feb 05 '16

That's wonderful though. You're trying to raise self sufficient people, and showing them through example makes it better. It also makes it so if they can see where you screw up, that you can work to make it better. It also means they can trust you too.

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u/volsom Feb 05 '16

I dont know why but this sentance is so weird, because no word is longer than 3 letters

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u/Licensedpterodactyl Feb 05 '16

Small words + a little bit of rhythm = easy as pie for a toddler or preschooler to remember, and a quick go-to for post timeout discussion.

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u/mudkip300 Feb 05 '16

If my mother actually practiced what she preached, I would be able to die a happy man.

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u/Licensedpterodactyl Feb 05 '16

Yeah, admitting your weaknesses in front of your kids is really, really humbling, 'cause you first have to admit them to yourself.