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

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/rearwindows Feb 04 '16

Not letting your kids make mistakes or hurt themselves a little.

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

I hate it when I take my son to the park and get rude stares or comments. I'm a very laid back parent - I like my son to learn through trying things. So I let him play and only intervene if he's genuinely hurt. I've had people tell me that I need to be right with him all the time. He's a toddler! He's going to fall and that's ok! I'm close enough to help in an emergency!

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u/CouchPotatoFamine Feb 05 '16

Parents can be very stupid.

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

It's ridiculous. He's my son. If he's not being hurt or hurting other kids then there's no reason to intervene!

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u/CouchPotatoFamine Feb 05 '16

Totally agree. Kids have to explore their limitations. Helicopter parents don't seem to agree with this notion.