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#2 We Found My Wife’s Phone In The Toilet Yesterday. We Weren’t Sure Which Of Our Three Kids Put It There... Until My Wife Scrolled Through Her Pictures Today
#3 My Daughter Just Said “Here Papa” And Put These In My Pocket. I Have No Idea Which Piece Of Cheap Furniture Is Now Dangerously Unstable
A bad parent will likely flip out and dole out crazy punishment upon seeing such damage committed by their children. A good parent, however, would approach the situation without casting judgment. They understand that these are children being children.
“A good parent really activates curiosity over judgment in a situation with their kids,” child psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy stated.
#4 The Face Of A Parent Who Had To Deal With The Fact That His Child Really Locked Her Mother In Her Bedroom Because She Got Her Mouth Stuck On The Doorknob From The Other Side Of The Door
#6 I Asked My College Age Son To Pick Up A Cake For My Brother's Birthday, His Uncle
According to Dr. Kennedy, a more inquisitive approach may help parents understand why their child broke the 60-inch flat screen in the living room. She says that the mere use of the phrase “I wonder” makes you less judgmental towards the situation.
“Being the sturdiest leader for your kid involves equal parts very firm boundaries and parental authority as it does warm, validating connection,” Dr. Kennedy explained.
#8 My 2 Year Old Started Cursing And I Thought My Teenagers Were To Blame So I Made A Swear Jar… It’s Been 5 Hours And It Turns Out I Am The Problem. I Will Be Broke By Monday
#9 I’ve Seen It Happen In Movies But Never Dreamed I Would See It In Real Life
There is also positive parenting, which focuses on showing warmth and kindness. It’s more about guiding through encouragement rather than tough love. According to the UCDavis Health Children’s Hospital, it sends a powerful message that “You are loved, you are good, you matter."
#10 My Kid Swallowed A Penny While Showing His Little Brother How He Accidentally Swallowed A Sim Key The Day Before
#11 I Give Him His Own Pot Of Dirt To Water Now, After He Waterboarded My Poor Succulents To Death
#12 I Bought A Second Hand Book For My Kid And Didn’t Look Closely At The Cover
To employ positive parenting, UCDavis Health recommends a strategy of promoting good behaviors with PRIDE skills: Praise, Reflection, Imitation, Description, Enjoyment.
The idea is to take note of the good behaviors that counteract the bad behaviors the child has committed. If they acted aggressively, commend them the next time they are careful. If you caught them lying, recognize them the next time they tell the truth.
#14 Tanned A Bit Too Much While Wearing Shoes. Kids Call Them My Chimp Feet
To all you parents out there, we’d like to hear from you, especially. How do you handle such situations with your kids? Share your insights and colorful stories in the comments!
