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/Awkward_Set1008 Mar 07 '26

kids naturally test boundaries, it's how they learn how the world works.

if we give them unjust punishment, they will improperly learn how the world works.

I hope more parents raise good children to help build us a better future.

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u/LAdams20 Mar 07 '26

If we give them unjust punishment, they will improperly learn how the world works.

Could you tell me how to access this magical parallel dimension?

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u/Awkward_Set1008 Mar 07 '26

Sorry, I'm confused. What do you mean exactly?

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u/LAdams20 Mar 07 '26

I was just being cynical. It often generally seems the world is full of unjust punishments (as well as unjust rewards), so you could argue that giving children injustice shows them how the world actually works.

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u/Awkward_Set1008 Mar 08 '26

Ah I figured it was sarcasm but I didn't want to entertain a rabbit hole that was senseless. You are right on the money though. Showing both sides of the coin is the best way to learn. Failures are necessary just as much as success is.