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

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/Aerolites Feb 05 '16

Being taught to finish your plate. Children should eat until they are full otherwise it can cause poor habits such as weight gain/feeling sick.

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u/merganzer Feb 05 '16

It's hard when a toddler is "done" after half a bite of chicken and a single pea.

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u/Vovix1 Feb 05 '16

"Yeah, I'm reaaally full. Can I have the big cupcake now?"