My kid said my 'helping' was just me taking over the project

Rose Reed · 2026-03-24T20:05:07.384788+00:00

They pointed out I was grabbing the glue and cutting the cardboard without asking, which made them feel left out. Now I just sit with my hands in my lap and ask 'what's the next step?' and it's way more fun for both of us. Anyone else get called out on their 'helpful' habits?

the_wesley7mo ago

So what made you finally hear them?

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ivanscott5mo ago

Read some parenting blog about letting kids make mistakes...

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the_wendy7mo ago

Honestly, that sounds like a pretty small thing to get worked up about.

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knight.felix7mo ago

Sometimes kids need direct guidance to learn properly. Taking over a bit ensures the project actually gets finished and done right. Your new hands-off method might just be teaching them to be lazy.

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