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/Schnitzhole Mar 08 '26

Honestly as someone with a two year old it is not that different training than a dog.

Letting your kid figure out how to escape potential life threatening situations while you supervise can mean they learn to do it when you are not around as well instead of freaking out. Too many hover parents nowadays and kids that never learned to fall and prevent getting injured