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Break the wheel (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I like to tell my husband about various things our daughter does when I know she's probably listening. "She helped me with dishes, I didn't even ask. She just came over and said she wanted to help, so when I asked her to dry a pile of bowls, she didn't even hesitate. She was so careful and gentle and so thorough."

[–] [email protected] 4 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Not parent, just dysfunctional child of parent.

This would wreck my brain a bit trying to play a role that's seemingly immensely important to my parents.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago

For sure. I told her that she didn't have to, it's not her job or chore. She's 4, for context. I just want her to pick up her toys at the end of the day 😭

Mostly though, I want her to know that I appreciate her, and that I notice the little things.

What do you think would have been helpful for you growing up?