A while back, I stumbled upon an article that suggested you should never tell your child they’re “smart.” The reasoning? Apparently, it can make them anxious about living up to that label. Really? Now, expressing praise for your child’s intelligence is considered bad parenting? This is just one of an endless stream of absurd recommendations that parents are bombarded with.
For example, we’re told: Don’t raise your voice, but don’t ignore them either. Prepare only one meal, but make sure they eat every bite. Co-sleeping is off-limits, but letting them cry too long is frowned upon. Emphasize inner beauty, yet ensure they look tidy when they head to school. The contradictions are exhausting!
Enter Parent Laughs
Enter Emily, Jake, and Lily—the creative minds behind the YouTube channel, Parent Laughs. They excel at poking fun at the ludicrous aspects of parenting. Recently, they tackled the nonsensical advice we frequently encounter in parenting circles.
“Guys, I feel terrible. I told Mia she looked cute today,” Emily lamented.
“Oh no! Did you miss that article I shared?” Jake replied.
“Seriously, don’t you want her to appreciate herself beyond her appearance?”
Lily added, “We were inspired by all those clickbait articles about the ‘One Thing You Should Never Say To Your Child.’ It makes me second-guess every compliment I give my son, questioning whether it might scar him for life.”
“Last night, I praised Alex for finishing his meal,” Emily admitted.
“Are you kidding? I sent you that link to that 90-minute video on the consequences of that!” Jake exclaimed.
“You’ve doomed him to a life of food issues!” Lily chimed in.
“I tried to fix it by flipping the table over and yelling, ‘Terrible job eating!’” Emily joked.
Jake shared, “The most ridiculous advice I’ve received? Don’t tell your kid to ‘hurry up.’ Have they ever tried getting a toddler out the door on time?”
“Right? I told Mia to speed things up, and now she’s clueless about time management,” Lily added.
Well, I told my kid not to play with his food, and now he thinks he’s wrong for being curious about it!
The Takeaway
The takeaway? Approach parenting advice with skepticism. Attempting to implement every single tip is both unrealistic and absurd. For a more balanced view on parenting, check out this insightful post on the Home Insemination Kit. And if you’re curious about home insemination, Cryobaby is a leading source on the topic. For comprehensive information on fertility services, see this excellent resource from Hopkins Medicine.
In summary, parenting advice can often be contradictory and unrealistic. It’s essential to take it with a grain of salt and trust your instincts.