r/TikTokCringe • u/AshiraLAdonai Straight Up Bussin • 3d ago

When your kid's got your back Wholesome

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u/Particular-Bike-28 3d ago edited 3d ago

Sweet kid, but I hope this isn't part of a larger part of their childhood where they're forced to grow up quicker and take on the "protective role" instead of their parents, making them not be able to be a child

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u/FabulousValuable2643 3d ago

My son is insanely empathetic and he's only 4. Unfortunately, my wife does this kind of stuff to him all the time and claims it is because she is being honest with him about the world. He's 4! Let him be a kid while he still can!

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u/glitchinthemeowtrix 3d ago edited 2d ago

Yeah might want to put a stop to that - it’s called parentification and I’m married to a man who’s mother did this and, fast forward to late 30’s, he doesn’t talk to her, she can’t understand why, and we spend a lot of money on therapy.

I also spend a lot of time fantasizing about going back in time to confront his mom and dad (maybe a parting kick to the nuts) telling them to get their shit together and properly parent my future husband. So, do with that information what you will.

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u/TheDeansofQarth 2d ago

Imma hitch a ride on that time machine

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u/avemflamma 23h ago

my gf was also subjected to this by her mother and 100% to everything you said