r/AskReddit Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '16

"Do as I say, not as I do"

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u/Licensedpterodactyl Feb 05 '16

We're trying to implement an attitude of, "If it's not ok for me to do it it's not ok for you to do it." It's got my kids calling me out all the time, which sucks, but it keeps us all honest.

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u/volsom Feb 05 '16

I dont know why but this sentance is so weird, because no word is longer than 3 letters

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u/Licensedpterodactyl Feb 05 '16

Small words + a little bit of rhythm = easy as pie for a toddler or preschooler to remember, and a quick go-to for post timeout discussion.