Comment by austin-cheney

Comment by austin-cheney 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

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

    • ranguna 2 months ago

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