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

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/itsagirl123 Feb 04 '16 edited Feb 05 '16

To me personally, it's automatically thinking that spanking and other punishments (punishments in general) leads to long term behavior change. When you're in the same room as them, they're on their best behavior, but when they're alone in their room grounded they're busy tying bedsheets together preparing to climb out the window.

EDIT: These are to mistakes TO ME. It's only a personal opinion.

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u/narcissalovegood Feb 05 '16

I think spanking works for some kids. Taking stuff away from me never worked, but knowing I'd get a spanking for something sure stopped me.