13 Common Parenting Rules that Should be Broken

Parenting Rules to Break

5. Make sure your child is involved in a variety of hobbies.

Rule: And make sure your child is involved in a variety of hobbies.

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Just like allowing your kids to give up a hobby that isn’t quite the right fit, it’s OK if they have just a few favorite interests. It’s a sign they have their own identities.