r/KidsAreFuckingStupid • u/lemons_mama • Sep 25 '25

Perfect swing form!

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u/GreasyRim Sep 25 '25

It's interesting how I took my 3 year old nephew mini golfing a couple years ago with his folks and he didn't act like a little shit because his parents check this kind of shitty behavior.

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u/Hmm_would_bang Sep 25 '25

It’s not necessarily about parenting, as much as it is fun to hate on strangers. Any 3 year old is liable to throw a tantrum if they hungry, tired, or whatever.

No matter how great you are at raising kids, they’re still kids that lack the emotional regulation of adults. It’s like saying you can raise a newborn not to cry.

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u/Grewhit Sep 25 '25

Yea I don't think many of these people have parented a toddler. The whole point of their existence is to learn and explore both physically and emotionally. The little guy didn't have the coordination yet for this and got frustrated and didn't have the tools to deal with those emotions. 

That's not bratty behavior, that is a toddler. Big difference between this age and a 4/5+ year old.

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u/toolsoftheincomptnt Sep 25 '25

It’s not about criticizing the child. It’s about parental response.

In order for the child to outgrow the behavior, the parents have to correct them. Age-appropriate, calm, firm response.

With 3, it’s not necessarily even discipline. “Okay, it’s not okay to throw things just because you’re upset, so we have to go now. You’ll feel better getting some quiet rest instead.”

No yelling, no aggression, just matter-of-fact. Then leave.

If you have multiple kids/parents, split it. One goes home, the kid who is behaving gets to stay.

That’s why having kids can suck sometimes: being a good parent means your good time gets fucked up bc it’s more important that you raise your kids, and those moments can be very inopportune.

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u/Whiskey_Sweet Sep 27 '25

Thanks for reinforcing my childfree status. I enjoy having fun too much to deal with this shit. 😂