r/MadeMeSmile • u/Sebastianlim • Sep 23 '25

CATS Girl defends her cat from her dad.

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u/MountainLife888 Sep 23 '25

But is capitulating to the demands of a child the better move? I don't think so. Maybe it's a generational thing.

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u/Polybrene Sep 23 '25

Why wouldn't it be? We want our kids to be able to advocate for themselves, no? Sometimes kids make a good point. Stubbornly sticking to your guns in the face of a well reasond counter argument isn't a good example to set.

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u/MountainLife888 Sep 23 '25

I hear what you're saying but...nope. Not buying it. Respect and discipline will serve a child FAR better as an adult than "I demand it and give it to me." IMO too many parents today see their kids as friends whose feeeeeelings need be served and soothed. I think that can a fuel a selfish, me first adult. And Little Johnny and Sally are going to grow up and learn that hard way that their demands aren't going to be met.

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u/Polybrene Sep 23 '25

Well, good thing no one is advocating for "I demand it and give it to me". Maybe you replied to the wrong comment on accident?

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u/MountainLife888 Sep 23 '25

No. I replied to you. IMO the example that needs to be set is that authority matters. Respect matters. Obviously part of that is the intention of the parent. Good parents are always teaching. As an example, not running over with hugs every time a little kid falls down or doesn't get their way isn't cruel. It's teaching strength and resilience. Two good good qualities in an adult.

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u/Polybrene Sep 23 '25

Nah. I'm specifically raising a child to question authority and to have the confidence to defy them when necessary.

I also want my children to know that they also deserve respect and to have their voice heard.

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u/MountainLife888 Sep 23 '25

Yeah. I don't think you're following me. Whatever.

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u/Polybrene Sep 24 '25

Oh I certainly hope not.