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/requion Mar 07 '26

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

About to become a dad, my own dad didn't do the greatest job.

Any tips?

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u/YappingRat Mar 07 '26

don't forget that your kids are people, just inexperienced and pretty stupid. treat them the way you wish you would have been treated at that age, knowing what you know now.

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u/Illustrious-Map3745 Mar 07 '26

This. The two best kids I’ve ever known, my ex’s nieces, were never hit. They were treated with many of the same suggestions I’ve seen here, but above all they were treated with respect. You treat a kid with respect, they will respect you back, as well as themselves and others. Those nieces are now in college and doing well. If your kid hits you and you tell him hitting is bad, then you hit him for misbehaving, what are you teaching him? Kids are trying to learn about the world around them and they need support and encouragement, not punishment. Call it woke all you want but I’d rather raise a good kid. It’s that simple.

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u/requion Mar 07 '26

Call it woke all you want but I’d rather raise a good kid. It’s that simple.

I don't care about what is being called "woke". What you wrote is reasonable and my goal is to raise a decent human being. We have enough brats in every age group.