Subj : Re: Most memorable modern
To : POINDEXTER FORTRAN
From : Cougar428
Date : Wed May 21 2025 06:24 am
-=> Quoting Poindexter Fortran to Cougar428 <=-
PF> Raising a 15 year old daughter and 21 year old son, I've seen those
PF> behaviors. Once with my son, we went to the car wash and both forgot
PF> our phones. I just beamed, thinking I had 10 minutes where I could
PF> just sit without distractions. My son was beside himself.
Co> I see parents buying phones for 7 year olds. I guess that's where it
Co> starts. Once they see that they can get instant gratification and
Co> don't have to actually 'connect' with anyone - they're off.
PF> They're convenient distractions, especially if you have a high-energy
PF> kid. My wife was great at finding small kids activities for dinners
PF> out and cars - lots of activity books the size of a paperback book with
PF> coloring pages and games. In retrospect, those are great activities
PF> for a kid to engage with.
Your kids sound great! I'm sure all kids have their moments (I know I
had mine), but it sounds like you raised'em right...
Thanks for your reply. Hope you have a great day!
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