Is parenthood about control?

[Himu]

I was thinking about parenthood lately because someone I know has a kid and they try to dominate the child's life. It reminds me of my own childhood when my dad beat the fuck out of me because I didn't understand how to do something on my math homework when I was 7 or how my mom would try to monitor everything I did.

It seems a lot of American parents tend to be extremes, either too controlling (ie "I am always right" mindset) or too lax.

Parents of the bore, what do you think?

[Mandark]

That sounds rough, Himu.

Though to be fair, how hard are fucking fractions?  Jesus.

[Himu]

[MyNameIsMethodis]

i used to get beat with a fucking belt for acting up when I was like 3 lol

[Himu]

One problem I have with controlling parents is that they tell you to do a thing without explanation. They're just like, "do it, because I'm always right, because I said so" if you ask why they want you to do something.

How do you balance nurturing with the idea that you may be right without coming off controlling?

[Yeti]

Is your biological clock ticking? 

[Himu]

No, I don't want to be a parent.

[Cerveza mas fina]

Youll change your mind

[Cormacaroni]

in my experience it is about total inability to control

[Phoenix Dark]

I thought it was like Oregon Trail: you just have to make sure everyone doesn't die