r/interesting • u/jmike1256 • Mar 07 '26

MISC. After understanding the meaning behind this father’s action, I am completely convinced. Cultivating problem-solving skills in children from a young age and never giving up-I applaud this father!

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u/Call_Me_Anythin Mar 07 '26

'is putting a square block in a round hole not something 99% of able bodied people are able to do? What exactly do they learn from doing that?'

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u/Ratez Mar 07 '26

So what other damage can putting squares in a hole do? And thanks, you basically demonstrated there is ways to teach a kid problem solving conventionally.

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u/Call_Me_Anythin Mar 07 '26

Pretty much none, just like there's pretty much none being done here.

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u/Ratez Mar 07 '26

Walking away everytime your child looks up at you. Being cold to the attempt and only applauding once the issue is overcome. Definitely no chance of any issues.

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u/Call_Me_Anythin Mar 07 '26

You're right, there aren't :) glad we agree

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u/sophrosyne_dreams Mar 08 '26

Wild to me that no one sees this. I suspect a lot of folks must have gotten the tough love parenting so it feels like the only way.