what is a parental advice you wish you could give to your father/mother before they had you? (lemmy.world)

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[-] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I could write a novel here honestly but I'll keep it a bit brief:

Don't ask your toddler which parent they'll go with if you 2 get a divorce. If you don't love your partner you should get a divorce. Joint custody is a thing.

Don't "stay together for the kids" you will only cause them more mental harm in the long run.

Don't make your young children have to be the most mature person in the room. They should be allowed to be a kid.

Be at least somewhat involved in your kids lives, if you're not don't be surprised when they don't choose to involve you in their lives as they get older.

[-] 200ok@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

This resonates 💔

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