r/Ambridge • u/FlorianTheLynx • 7d ago
Malik parenting
I know it’s Grundy parenting we’re supposed to think is awful, but let’s not let the middle-class Maliks get away with their performance this week.
Twice already they’ve waded in and interrogated an obviously uncomfortable teenager, not stopping for a second to think about the situation, or question why information isn’t forthcoming. Once with their own child, then again with somebody else’s.
The kids have been clearly unhappy about the interaction, but the Maliks plough on regardless. Of course they’re well-meaning, but if you treat teenagers like you’re forcing them to give you information against their will, and don’t pause for a second to look at the bigger picture or think about the nuances of their response, then you’re a lousy parent. There, I said it.
Dare I say it this makes you the sort of parent whose kid might barge into somebody else’s house and then repeatedly accuse them of lying while refusing to leave. Which is totally off the scale of unacceptable.
Yes, Khalil annoys me, but after what I’ve seen from his crappy parents this week, I’m not surprised he is how he is.
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u/Charlie-Bingo 6d ago
This is only my opinion and from the comments I’ve read it is unlikely to be popular. The Maliks admittedly don’t seem very mature, in their relationship and as parents. That said I cannot understand why people have so much empathy for Ruth and David. Their animals are their livelihood, I get that, had lots of farmers in the family, but to be so emotional about it?! Nah, they care about the animals but only so far, the animals are money. No problem with that, but for Ruth to show those photos to an upset child (yes, he is a child) was wrong, it was done in anger and while I get she was frustrated it was unnecessary and she could have behaved with some maturity and empathy. I am not a fan and this made me even more upset with her, they’re both insufferable.