ParentingParental Involvement
#RI-6abde037·5 months ago·
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“Expected parents to change after having kids”
What Actually Happened
My parents never attended my extracurricular activities, yelled at me for not doing schoolwork, and didn't teach me life skills. They're now dismissive of my requests for help with my own kids.
What I wish I knew
"How to set boundaries with my parents and prioritize my own needs."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't assume your parents will change just because you have kids. Set clear boundaries and expectations early on."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Parenting Category
141
Parenting decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
52%
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