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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/10/vyc3qrq7pbgl5nzralm3.png?quality=751433805The problem with manipulating your kids is that they’ll manipulate you back. And in an Ask Reddit thread, thousands of people shared stories of parental lessons that backfired. They all teach their own lessons, mostly that kids will surprise you every time.