To Be a Parent
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To Be a Parent

An Innocent Discussion About Parenting
Ewa Pawlik
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We live in tough times. Generally speaking, there are more and more of us, which causes an exponential growth in the number of ideas on how to organize various fields of life. Besides, the situation is even more complicated because we tend to stick to our guns while rejecting the ideas of others, and without making the effort to do so politely. We rely on the wisdom of experts and trust that they will explain the world to us.

This time, the topic of discussion is parenting. Surprisingly, children have a lot to say on this matter – let’s give them the floor.

“Przekrój”: Let’s try to define parenting – let’s consider the principles of good parenting, and what makes a good parent.

Lu: You’re cool. You shout a lot, but usually you’re cool.

Would you be so kind and elaborate? ‘Cool’ doesn’t really explain anything, and saying that your mum shouts often doesn’t help the discussion, so this part probably won’t get published.

Lu: Oh no! That’s not fair!

Shush! Nina, and wha

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As a result of you know what, just like in the previous edition of “Conversations from the Playground”, assembling our regular discussion group turned out to be impossible. It’s not enough that you know what, but there’s the holidays, too. And the holidays mean camping, excursions, relaxing under a pear tree, and so on.

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