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9 Legitimate Parenting Lessons From
Succession
Every
family has its traditions...
by
Meaghan O'Connell
Updated:
Feb. 20, 2024
Originally Published:
Oct. 22, 2021
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#1. Family vacay is awkward
But don't kick your son's girlfriend off of the family yacht the night before asking him to take the fall for you.
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#2. Teaching your kid the price of milk is overrated
"You know who drinks milk? Kittens and perverts."
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#3. Never make empty threats
For example, don't tell your son, "I will grind your bones to make my bread," unless you are going to follow through.
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#4. Be careful who you trust
Can't have weevils in the flour sack.
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#5. Transitions are hard
Don't let Grandpa smack your kid for playing Legos in the foyer.
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#6. Play games with them
Who's in for a quick round of Boar on the Floor?
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#7. Don't do drugs around your children
Certainly not on the kids' iPad...
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#8. Family therapy works
But be sure to warn the therapist not to dive head first into the shallow end of the pool.
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#9. Never mix business and family
But if you do, take notes.
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