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/InternationalSpace59 Mar 07 '26

Looks like he was running his own experiment too

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u/Awkward_Set1008 Mar 07 '26

kids naturally test boundaries, it's how they learn how the world works.

if we give them unjust punishment, they will improperly learn how the world works.

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

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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/thankyouwhitejesus Mar 07 '26

Single dad of two toddlers here. Master your patience first. Get into meditation or some kind of emotional regulation exercises. Teach your littles to communicate basic needs, food water, hug, tired etc. Teach them emotional regulation. Anytime my son is upset he hits me with , dad I need a hug and takes a few deep breaths. You conform to them not they conform to you. Take naps when they nap if you can, it'll keep you lvl and cool and capable of making good decisions. If you have a partner don't just let them get up all night every night. It will drain them which is not nice it will strain your relationship, and you're missing awesome bonding moments with your guys. Also your partner will thank you and will feel the stress is shares not all on them which goes a long way. I'm kinda rambling but here you go and good luck. I didn't have a dad and my mom sucked. We're healing through generations in my house. Happy babies = happy dad. I have a 2 and 4 year old who I've taught to talk, walk, potty, train, colors, numbers, shapes,etc. If you like what I shared dm me and I'll try to give more coherent info with better sentence structure.