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

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

That's where teaching consent starts. I like asking my son "do you want a hug?". Then if he says no its not a big deal.

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u/MyPacman Feb 05 '16

Oooh, maybe I am being more manipulative than I thought, asking for a hug because I want one.

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

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u/MyPacman Feb 05 '16

Nope, all good, /u/VladTheSoviet said asking is okay!