Fortunately there are more than just two kinds of parents.
I have no artistic talent, but mom had a picture of a tree hanging in her office forever.
What Encouragement does to kids. Builds self esteem !
I praise the effort. Like, “Wow, you’ve really worked hard on that and it shows! Good job!” Provided that they actually put in the effort, of course.
The genius looks displeased.
I remember when my mother discouraged my 5-year-old brother from drawing. He drew a parody of the “Pogo” comic strip and was chastised for “plagiarism”. Seriously repressive move on Mom’s part. Never drew again.
…and somewhere in between is a happy balance!
My dad signed all his art ‘this looked better as a tree’
Liberal parents, adopting a child of color…
"Meh"na Lisa.
My dad was the first one and my mother was the second.
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Imagine 9 months ago
Fortunately there are more than just two kinds of parents.
rekam Premium Member 9 months ago
I have no artistic talent, but mom had a picture of a tree hanging in her office forever.
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
What Encouragement does to kids. Builds self esteem !
InquireWithin 9 months ago
I praise the effort. Like, “Wow, you’ve really worked hard on that and it shows! Good job!” Provided that they actually put in the effort, of course.
mpolo11 Premium Member 9 months ago
The genius looks displeased.
mistercatworks 9 months ago
I remember when my mother discouraged my 5-year-old brother from drawing. He drew a parody of the “Pogo” comic strip and was chastised for “plagiarism”. Seriously repressive move on Mom’s part. Never drew again.
wildlandwaters 9 months ago
…and somewhere in between is a happy balance!
Phoenix83 9 months ago
My dad signed all his art ‘this looked better as a tree’
T... 9 months ago
Liberal parents, adopting a child of color…
Frank Burns Eats Worms 9 months ago
"Meh"na Lisa.
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT 9 months ago
My dad was the first one and my mother was the second.