Sarah Valentine (she/her)

The scenario we’re discussing involves a child old enough to start asking questions about people kissing. Of course dealing with a literal toddler would be different.

Right on. More people need to learn the difference between authoritarian and authoritative.

All too often “knowing what’s best for them” is just a lie bad parents tell to justify their authoritarian parenting. They don’t care what’s actually best for their kid, only what validates their own worldview and life choices.

Mood. My ideal dose is “push button, become magical girl”