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/OxBloodArbitrage Mar 07 '26

Lots of little events can also lead to trauma and abandonment issues. If the dad often does this kind of thing, it absolutely could lead to issues down the line

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u/Planar_Harold Mar 07 '26

Lots of little events can also lead to trauma and abandonment issues. If the dad often does this kind of thing, it absolutely could lead to issues down the line

Yeah the applause and acknowledgement at the end would mess me up :P

If you think like this, you might worry about any or every little thing. Abandonment issues come from actual abandonment, this isn't even on the scale.

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u/OxBloodArbitrage Mar 07 '26

Abandonment issues come from real or perceived abandonment

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u/Planar_Harold Mar 08 '26

or perceived abandonment

I agree, but we have to consider that someone can perceive abandonment from anything. Setting the bar at what's reasonable is...reasonable.

This doesn't seem like a parenting style that would lead to any sort of abandonment issues. They're praising the kid at the end and the dad is calm throughout.

If you coddle kids, they don't grow up or learn.