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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:25 am
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So, I got to talking with Roland in another thread about childhood things. Rather than continue to hijack that thread, I thought I'd make one for people to reminisce about the stupid things they did in their youth... or even the stupid things their babies do, for those of us that have bred.
In that spirit, I'll start us off: when I was younger, I started to eat things that weren't food. I don't know why. Paper, plastic pens, coke bottle labels, textbook pages, all kinds of stuff. Sometimes even now I put things in my mouth that I don't need to eat. rolleyes I don't know.
So! Get started, then. biggrin
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:31 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:36 am
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I once had a jacket that I LOVED that my mom bought for my dad when they loved each other (though she ended up keeping it.) I loved that jacket so much, I chewed the sleeves off... Like, the cuffs have been destroyed by my little teeth. I show you. :runs off to find it and take pics: Anyway, when it's a part of development, I think it's wrong to get upset with kids for doing stupid things... I mean, don't let them wreck the house and blame it on their curiosity, but just tell them stuff like, "coloring on the walls makes it a mural. Good job, you're such a great artist! Let's go get you some paper, okay? You can put the really good ones on the wall later." Before you know it, they'll have forgotten all about it.
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:44 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:48 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:56 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:03 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:05 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:08 am
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There's a great point, Sanzo. That was a bad example because, being an artist, I don't mind murals. I personally don't see anything wrong with (anyone) drawing on the walls... I'll likely have decorated my walls with my own drawing if I had my own place. That said, if it bothers you, tell your kids, "That was a unique idea, but it bugs me to have that on the wall. Try to only draw on paper, okay?" I just meant that it doesn't have to be a negative experience for everyone involved. There's always a nice way to tell your kids no.
@ Ro: Exactly. Or even explain to them the difference between "under the tree" and "in the tree's water pot." People try to underestimate the average child's ability to assess and comprehend. Tell them once with a smile, once with a frown, and then punish them for being obstinate. Answering their questions will make them coherent thinkers, IMO.
@ Kyla: That's so cute. How sweet. 4laugh
Pics of my (eaten) jacket:
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:10 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:12 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:15 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:20 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:24 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:26 am
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