Its just interesting. I've also noticed that when I was a kid, we mostly did what adults wanted to. Now the norm seems to be what kids want.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Not in my house. The rule is: you get to make decisions when you're 18 and/or leave my house.
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Replying to @TamaraBrouwer1
I mean about activities etc. I got dragged on endless wine-tasting & chateau visiting trips to France. Now holiday camps.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Hmm. I can't really relate to that. We did culture and themeparks when I was little. My kids seem to enjoy this combo as well.
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Replying to @TamaraBrouwer1 @HPluckrose
But I can understand what you mean. Adults adapt to their children instead of the other way around?
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Replying to @TamaraBrouwer1
Yeah. In my childhood, kids mostly just had to tag along with parents. Now much more focus on kids needs.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @TamaraBrouwer1
More stuff to entertain them on long trips, things for them to do, child-friendly places etc.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Yes, I can see how this would prevent them from adapting to difficult situations. In this case you avoid conflict.
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Replying to @TamaraBrouwer1
I think there's just been a shift to considering kids as having their own psychology rather than mini-adults.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
which is great & important. Yet they still need to be able to learn about dealing with these situations. I always advocate for
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