LOCKED: people are getting too heated over a silly meme

go to s/parenting if you want to have a serious conversation about parenting

  • SnoopSqueak@lemmy.today
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    17 days ago

    Asking them isn’t abuse. Making them is. Stealing their things and causing them distress is.

    I’m sorry your parents mistreated you. Stop pretending it’s normal.

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      17 days ago

      My parents were fine, and now I’m a successful adult that can live on my own.

      No, making your kid do chores as a condition of the free life they have isn’t abuse. Stop being a pussy

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        17 days ago

        My parents were fine, and now I’m a successful adult that can live on my own.

        And you have nothing better to do than defend child abuse?

        Out of curiosity, did they hit you? It’s the first thing that comes to mind when you try the “I turned out fine” defense.

        No, making your kid do chores as a condition of the free life they have isn’t abuse.

        Making them do work for you is abuse. They don’t have a free life. They can’t move out and they’re punished if they don’t follow orders.

        Stop being a pussy

        Am I cat, or a vagina? I’m fond of both, so I’m unclear on the insult here. Are you a playground bully? Did your parents forget to help you grow up?

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          17 days ago

          Making them do work for you is abuse

          For you? It’s for them also. It’s for the family.

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              16 days ago

              “You can play video games AFTER you do your chores.”

              “I DIDN’T ASK TO BE BORN! THIS IS ABUSE!”

              Jesus fucking Christ sometimes I forget 13 year old emo kids are on the same internet as me.

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                16 days ago

                I’m 34. Most parents have children without recognizing that they are not equipped to raise them to be healthy and happy.

                I DIDN’T ASK TO BE BORN!

                True, and I sympathize deeply. It’s why I don’t have kids.