What Screams “I’m a bad parent”? - 10 Signs You are Ruining Your Child's Future

There is no guide to perfect parenting, but in most cases, you merely want what is best for your child, and you should accept you cannot give your best if you are constantly stressed out about being perfect.

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Redditors collected some of the clearest signs of parenting gone wrong, so if you find yourself among these 10 things that scream you might not be a good parent, try to do better.

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1. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR PARENTS

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2. ALWAYS SAYING "YES" TO YOUR CHILD

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3. LACK OF INTEREST

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What Screams “I’m a bad parent”? - 10 Signs You are Ruining Your Child's Future

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There is no guide to perfect parenting, but in most cases, you merely want what is best for your child, and you should accept you cannot give your best if you are constantly stressed out about being perfect.

Redditors collected some of the clearest signs of parenting gone wrong, so if you find yourself among these 10 things that scream you might not be a good parent, try to do better.

1. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR PARENTS

Respect is earned, but a substantial red parenting flag is if your kid is terrified of you.

2. ALWAYS SAYING "YES" TO YOUR CHILD

As Redditor explained: "The world will and should tell them "no" at times.

3. LACK OF INTEREST

If you show no interest in your child, you are sending them a message they are an inconvenience.

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