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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

children are people

Very good! I'd give you a sticker, but I don't know where you live.

insulating them from small forms of possible harm doesn't help their development.

And a leash doesn't do that. Being a hover parent does.

if you pick a reasonable place for your child to play there's no need for a fucking leash 99% of the time.

What? Is that how you people think using a leash works? You think a leash is put on the child in the morning and isn't taken off until the end of the day? Are you for real with that? Forget it, you don't get a sticker for saying the dumbest thing I've heard today. And I've already watched a video about a flat earther.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You are absolutely insane and a lazy ass parent lmfao

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Parents don't have the HoW dArE YoU tElL mE wHaT I dO tO mY cHiLd Is ShItTy attitude challenge

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I think you were projecting with that "you're insane" comment.

I have no idea what you're trying to say this time. Maybe have a lie down?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I am reflecting on my own parenting. I see possible benefits of a leash.

We've never used a leash. Instead I do a lot of yelling / stern vocalizations to keep kids away from areas they shouldn't be. My approach is fraught with negative side effects because I often come off as angry, and my spouse and I work on checking me if it gets to be too much.

A leash could be a good alternative, or just an additional option to incorporate. It's food for thought.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Instead I do a lot of yelling / stern vocalizations to keep kids away from areas they shouldn't be.

It's a natural instinct to convey urgency of danger. It works for adults but it can be damaging to kids.

The truth is that in a life or death situation, you do whatever you need to do to keep kids safe.