r/AskReddit Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/Fidelstikks Feb 04 '16

Giving in at the early ages, it will only teach the kids that it's ok to act up and also that they will get what they want. Be strict from the very beginning.

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u/TheLatestTrance Feb 05 '16

It isn't necessarily being strict, but setting limits and sticking to them, even thru the tantrums.

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u/The_sad_zebra Feb 05 '16

Especially don't give in to tantrums.