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[–] Plebcouncilman@sh.itjust.works 18 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That’s because most parents stop at that, saying it. If they actually did what they ask their kids to do, the kids would emulate them sooner or later.

[–] Demdaru@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

B u l l.

Just explain why ffs. My parents never did so I never bothered. And learning cleaning habits as adult suuuuuucks.

[–] CaptnNMorgan@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It seems like you're wanting to disagree with the person you're replying to, but the point you made falls completely in line with what they said

[–] Demdaru@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I understood that person as saying to lead by example rather by talking. And I, as a kid, didn't care for example, I needed to know why should I bother.

[–] CaptnNMorgan@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Okay, now your initial comment is more clear. Sorry for the confusion

[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Both are important.