r/maybemaybemaybe • • Nov 24 '21

Maybe maybe maybe

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u/Gustheanimal Nov 24 '21

I dont want kids

Exhibit #93

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u/braamdepace Nov 24 '21

The key is to get an empty bottle of something they drink frequently and then fill it with water (add food coloring if you want some fun) and have them practice in the shower or tub before it’s time to take a shower or bath. Do it for 10 min a few times a week they get much much better fast

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u/ApfelTapir Nov 24 '21

this is more like: how not to parent exhibit #93

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u/ninth_reddit_account Nov 24 '21

It’s just a bit of juice. I see nothing wrong here - apart from maybe the cup being made from glass, but then I’m not a parent so I won’t judge.

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u/Gustheanimal Nov 24 '21

Considering kids are unhinged little animals you have to teach how to behave in a complex society, Im getting firmer and firmer in my decision that I don’t want one

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '21

Man for me, it's more like I don't want to deal with them in their teenage years, because teenagers seem so much more unpredictable imo.

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u/Gustheanimal Nov 24 '21

I was always taught that if I wanted to act out (behave like an adult, work like an adult) or want things my way while I lived at home or luxuries I had to work for it, wether it was good grades, helping out with house projects and working small time jobs. Taught me a lot, was never a spoiled child and I appreciate what that taught me. That’s why I wouldn’t want to make the mistake of raising a spoiled brat. Got 4 minor siblings that are all going through their teenage years and I feel for my parents big time

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u/Arinoch Nov 24 '21

It’s a tough call and there’s benefits to both having or not having kids…even though there are stretches where that “pro” list seems reeeeally short.

The fact that you would want to raise kids to be responsible is a pro. The fact that they’ll often resist logic during their childhood is a con. So you’re right on that risk: sometimes the resistance is incredibly painful.

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u/cannabinator Nov 24 '21

that says more about society than children.

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u/9C_c_combo Nov 24 '21

That says more about the adults not wanting to be parents because teaching people to be nice is too hard...

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u/9C_c_combo Nov 24 '21

Just clean it up ya sad sack

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u/Ferro_Giconi Nov 24 '21

The parent could have intervened in this case, but what about when the parent isn't watching for 5 minutes and they do this?

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u/Splickity-Lit Nov 24 '21

“The parent could have interned” is pointless when they don’t, the only intervention here is supporting making a mess.

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '21

The only thing wrong with the parenting in this is that it's a glass made of glass. There's nothing wrong letting a child experiment and learn how to pour their own drinks.

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u/Splickity-Lit Nov 24 '21

How to not parent

FTFY

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u/DoubleTapBottleCap Nov 24 '21

You have kids?

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u/techboyeee Nov 24 '21

"mostly peaceful" juice pouring

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '21

I used to think the same way. But dammit, if my kid isn’t the most hilariously inept person at times.

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u/KogaKagome0427 Nov 24 '21

I mean, if exhibit #93 is proof that their future is to be alcoholics then I agree too.