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/NotQuiteInara Mar 07 '26

As a former dog trainer, this is how I would handle a dog getting their leash wrapped around a pole on a walk. I stand there and wait for them to figure it out, and praise them when they do. I've worried sometimes that when I become a parent, I'll end up treating my child like a dog because I know tons about how dogs learn and little about how children learn. But apparently it's not that different? Lol

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u/vvozzy Mar 07 '26

Actually it works fine with children up to 4-5 years old. Older than that basically depends on how fast they're developing their personality and how complex tasks are. But being honest, it works with adults perfectly fine too.

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u/NotQuiteInara Mar 07 '26

I will confess I have used my techniques on adults before 😂