In a BuzzFeed Community survey, parents shared regrets about their child-rearing practices. Many lamented not instilling a strong work ethic in their children, leading to difficulties later in life. Others voiced concern over technology use, particularly the absence of restrictions on screen time and social media, which seemed harmless at first but contributed to mental health issues. These insights encourage parents to reflect on boundaries and the importance of preparing children for real-world challenges.
"I regret not making my son work for everything he got... He never had to work hard for grades... Now he's 25, dropped out of college, doesn't have a job."
"We tried to set the boundary of 'no phone until you're 15,' but their grandparents convinced us to cave... It would've been much easier to set those restrictions at the beginning and hold our ground!"
"I would *never* have let my 12-year-old have social media if asked today. I had my doubts even then, but it didn't seem like a fight that I wanted to have."
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