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Ariel's avatar

"If we could collectively lower our judgmental eyebrows, swap the sanctimony for sarcasm, and share a knowing nod that we're all just winging it gloriously—perhaps parenting would feel a bit less like a competitive sport and more like the brilliantly absurd, wine-deserving farce it really is" - brill. <3

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Iconic Culture's avatar

I would like to add that children playing outside more without their parents is a good break for parents, as it allows kids to learn how to play and socialize independently, alongside other children.

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Kathy Kristof's avatar

I love this. I remember my ex saying that he "was not going to be my back-up babysitter." And I accepted that like a total idiot. And boredom as the world's greatest way of teaching your kids to be imaginative --YES!!!!! We had our best times doing stupid chores, like weeding. Because, all of a sudden, when released from entertainment, we had these wonderful moments of connection. And, then we'd go paint and cut a refrigerator box into a castle....it was magic.

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Lacey White's avatar

NUMBER 8 😭 retweet

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