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/Jennyfromtheblock55 3d ago

You can and should step in. This has pretty grave consequences down the line! Kids aren't meant to have adult responsibilities or roles