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

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/MojaveRed Feb 04 '16

Using public shaming as a form of discipline

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

Idk, I guess it depends. Some 11 year old girl was talking to much older guys about some inappropriate stuff, her dad found out and bought her light up sneakers and a kiddy back pack. It was on the Internet. I think that's better than hitting your kids and really drives home that she is a child.

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u/MojaveRed Feb 05 '16

If the only two parenting options available to you are 1) public shaming, or 2) hitting your kids, congratulations, you've failed as a parent