Raising children is challenging, and no parent is perfect. Each child is unique and requires different support to thrive. However, one thing that frustrates kids is the common parental attitude of “Do as I say, not as I do.”
While certain adult behaviours, like driving or drinking alcohol, are legally restricted for children, other double standards are less justifiable. Here are 10 behaviours that adults often get away with but punish kids for:
- Being Hungry: Adults acknowledge their own crankiness when hungry but expect kids to manage their emotions.
- Not Sharing Special Items: Adults keep certain belongings private, but children are often forced to share everything.
- Accidental Breakage: Adults drop or break items without punishment, while kids are often blamed and shamed.
- Delayed Responses: Adults expect immediate responses from kids, while they themselves sometimes delay responding.
- Forgetting Things: Adults forget items without much consequence, whereas kids might face harsher repercussions.
- Refusing Food: Adults are allowed to dislike certain foods, but kids are sometimes forced to eat things they don’t like.
- Fidgeting: Adults recognise the need to move around during long periods of inactivity, yet kids are expected to sit still.
- Being in a Bad Mood: Adults can acknowledge and manage their bad moods, but kids are often punished for them.
- Complaining: Adults complain about unpleasant tasks, while kids are discouraged or punished for expressing dissatisfaction.
- Sneaking Sweets: Adults might indulge in treats secretly, but kids are often reprimanded for doing the same.
https://www.upworthy.com/10-things-kids-get-in-trouble-for-that-adults-do-all-the-dang-time
