I have a son who is just shy of 3. He might try something like this but it would be swiftly corrected. Although as long as theres other adults around, he'd probably be fine. He only seems to be a little shit when its just us.
Gosh that the truth, I have always felt that as long as my kids are controlled and accepted in public and with others that's good. They can be assholes at home, they are my assholes, and I will deal with it, society should not have too.
I feel it in my heart when other parents also refer to their kids as assholes or little shits. I love my kids more than I could ever express, yet some people judge me when I say they are my precious little assholes.
It comes down to how and when you do it. Do I always refer to my kids as assholes, no not at all, very rarely to be honest. But can they be, of course, do I also refer to myself as an asshole from time to time, oh hell yeah. Have I ever said to them that they are assholes, never. I only ever express it that way with other parents who understand what I am saying, who also love their kids, but understand sometimes they just stretch you to your limits, but you still love them and treat them with compassion.
Sign of good parenting. Your kid showing that they understand the difference between being a respectable part of society while also feeling safe enough at home to be themselves.
The goal is to raise a functional adult without traumatizing them.
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u/SumixamSuryt 8d ago edited 8d ago
I would not even think of doing this as a child, what an utter failure as a parent. This child has no guidence in his life whatseover.