The article discusses insights from parents of adult children reflecting on their past parenting choices, prompted by a question on Reddit. Parents express regrets about not listening to their children and giving them more autonomy, emphasizing the significance of recognizing what truly matters in parenting. For instance, they advise against engaging in food battles and suggest parents focus on meaningful interactions rather than worrying about trivial matters. The overall message stresses the importance of allowing children some control, spending quality time with them, and fostering independence.
I'd actually think about things rather than just say no. Let them HAVE some control over their world, listen to them for real.
Forget about food battles. I battled with him over meals... I made him sit at the table until he ate what I perceived to be an appropriate amount of food.
Ask yourself, 'Will this matter in five years?' Spending time playing, paying attention to them... will all 'matter'.
My oldest is 10, and one change we still want to make now is encouraging both kids to be more independent.
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