“She has you wrapped around her little finger.”
“He’s going to get used to you responding immediately.”
“Teach them how to be independent.”
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Children are built to be reliant on their parents. They are not meant to be independent, self sufficient or self-knowing until much later in life.
Parents are meant to support their children – financially, physically and emotionally. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Nurturing your child by being responsive, respectful, and loving is 𝘯𝘰𝘵 the same as spoiling them.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Spoiling a child is when a grandparent gives them too much sugar. Spoiling a child is when they have grown accustomed to expecting a certain level and volume of material possessions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Loving your child – supporting your child – lifting them up when they fall – these are the responsibilities of a parent. These things are not frivolous. They are a necessity.
