Everyone has opinions. It's normal. However, have you noticed that when you are pregnant, or have young children, those opinions morph into unwanted, unsolicited advice? We've put together the top 5 worst parenting tips we've heard:

 

  • 1

    On Bad Grades

    "Don't punish for the bad grades on a report card only praise for the good ones and it will work itself out...negative ghost rider" - Sarah W.

    If my parents took this route, I doubt I would have graduated high school or college.

  • 2

    On Swimming

    "Blow in your baby's face (so they hold their breath) and then throw them in the water. They already know how to swim." -- Tree R.

    Umm... not sure what to even say to this.

  • 3

    On Newborns

    "Let them cry it out." - Teresa S.

    I don't think I can ever do this. Newborns cry when they need something - food, comfort, help, etc. It is the only way they can communicate.

  • 4

    On Discipline

    "Never discipline your kids. They will learn right from wrong on their own. My response,  'Yeah, no.'" - Linda B.

    Personally, I think little kids are tiny sociopaths. They need to be taught right from wrong, good from bad, and how to interact in society.

  • 5

    On Behavior

    Make them sit still until you get your tasks done." - Sarah B

    Kids are meant to be active. It's in their nature, that is how they learn about life. To try to force children to be still is a uphill battle, and in the end one that you will lose every time.

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