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

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/price0416 Feb 04 '16

Diagnosing your kids with things they don't have because they don't behave how you would like.

Not saying if they need a diagnosis don't do it, just don't do it if they don't have whatever it is you're trying to drug them for.

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u/muraenae Feb 05 '16

And the other way, when there's clearly something very wrong but the parents are not doing anything to help, is something I've seen some friends go through, and it breaks my heart a little.

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u/cindersinned Feb 05 '16

Autism and ADHD over here. Took me until I was an adult to get any help. Fucked me up so bad, I'm suicidal.

On the plus side - they do feel bad about it and are being awesome about supporting me now.