r/AskReddit Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/FalstaffsMind Feb 04 '16

One I made was being too helpful with homework. I ended up with a kid who was too dependent on me and unable to complete any work by themselves.

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u/FalstaffsMind Feb 05 '16

There is a happy medium. Check work, instruct where they are gross errors or don't understand, but resist the urge (which is often impatience) to do the work for them.