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[–] 22 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I find this degrading regardless of which way it's directed. Both parents are parents, neither is babysitting them.

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  • [–] 9 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    That's a really good point. Babysitting a kid for a few hours basically means you're making sure they don't come to harm for a few hours. Parenting a child is being responsible for their safety, welfare and development for as long as you're alive. Totally different

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  • [–] 9 points 8 months ago

    Exactly. Parenting is WAY more than babysitting.

    Like, I can babysit a child. Making sure they're alive and well after two days is pretty easy.

    Parenting a child means making sure they end up as a good human being after two decades. Thats WAY harder.

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