Comment by austin-cheney

Comment by austin-cheney 10 months ago

5 replies

This is unpopular but I don’t gives a shit:

1. Children don’t need a cell phone until high school.

2. Block social media at the house with a PiHole.

3. When your kids get sad about how unfair is it they aren’t popular or don’t have access like other kids remind them they aren’t paying for it.

ranguna 10 months ago

> remind them they aren’t paying for it.

Do you really think an average 10 year old will understand what you mean by that?

  • austin-cheney 10 months ago

    I know they won’t understand, but the fact remains they are a 10 year old and can cry about it all they want but they are still a child and supposedly you are the adult. Who really runs your household?

    • wbazant 9 months ago

      Constantly reminding someone of your authority surely leads to resentment over time. Is it not basically a recipe for your kids systematically removing you from their life as they grow?

      • austin-cheney 9 months ago

        Do you have children or is that some theoretical posturing (bullshit)? I have two adult children that are doing just fine.

    • ranguna 9 months ago

      My dad used to do that, I don't speak with him much anymore.