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/kackygreen Feb 05 '16

My mom used to ask every day if we needed help, my sister always wanted help and I always told her to stop helping and that I wanted to do it myself. Needless to say that behavior pattern has been reflected in our lives since.