Which reminds me..this fall I need to have my son go hunting. While a smartass in his remarks at times, he is responsible in other ways, and it is time for him to learn how to handle a weapon..my daughter was the same age when she learned. I never let my kids have toy guns but I want them to learn how to handle and respect the real ones. Given the way the world is going these days, to not teach my kids certain survival skills would not be being a responsible parent.
Had a talk with him about the 'dumbass' comments..he said it was just jokin around, I told him I don't take it as a joke, and from now on, the first time he said it he would lose his allowance, so I don't think I will have to worry about that anymore..either that or save some money...
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Re: a womans biological drive
by medicvet » Sun 18 Feb 2007, 20:43:48
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Re: a womans biological drive
by Zardoz » Sat 24 Feb 2007, 12:31:46
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Zardoz', 'A')s soon as he was old enough, he took up chain smoking to calm himself down. Nicotine is a very effective medication for hyperactivity. That's why so many ADHD sufferers are heavy smokers.
Smoking alters brain 'like drugs'
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'S')mokers were found to have higher levels of these enzymes in the nucleus accumbens, a part of the brain that processes information related to motivation and reward, which virtually all illicit drugs act upon.
But levels of both enzymes were also found to be high in the area of the midbrain that responds to dopamine, which acts as a "reward chemical" in smokers and former smokers.
Nicotine is powerful stuff.
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Re: a womans biological drive
by WildRose » Sat 24 Feb 2007, 18:13:13
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Zardoz', 'A')s soon as he was old enough, he took up chain smoking to calm himself down. Nicotine is a very effective medication for hyperactivity. That's why so many ADHD sufferers are heavy smokers.
I think this probably applies to my dad. He was a bit of a "black sheep" in his family (although mild compared to some of today's standards) and became a heavy smoker quite early. Today, he suffers from COPD and will be on oxygen for the rest of his life. I've always known that he's a person who is easily stressed and he always needed to keep busy, which is hard for him now because he can't do a lot, physically.
But, back to parenting. Some kids are really difficult. It would be nice if all parents were equipped with an instruction manual, not just for parenting in general, but for each child they have. Don't let anyone tell you, future parents, that you make all your mistakes with your first child. That would be implying that you become a perfect parent after having your first! Sure, you learn some things and basically gain more confidence as you go along, but each child presents different challenges.
I agree with using firmness on the important issues and giving lots of love, and having lots of FUN with your kids. Being a good example is important, I think, but it doesn't guarantee anything. I've known ministers who've had way more trouble with their kids than I've had with mine.
When a parent is really hurting because their child is screwing up, it's because he or she cares so much about their child's happiness and wellbeing. Going into parenting, most of us expect that the outcome of our devotion and hard work raising children will be nothing but positive, but there can be major bumps along the way. Some of the parents (some of my friends) who have seen their kids through tough times are some of the people I admire the most.
Just some of my experiences on the matter.
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Re: a womans biological drive
by I_Like_Plants » Sat 24 Feb 2007, 18:51:00
In the US, if you're been in jail/prison, you WILL learn to smoke. In the US, if you're a member of the native criminal class, you WILL go to jail/prison, it's a way of life. Thus, smoking is a way of life with the US's trash class. And when they get out of the "joint", they continue smoking, teach their kids, latest mate, etc to smoke too. They think it's cute when 10 year olds smoke and drink beer.
Between that and the whack-in-the-head method of communication, it's amazing they have enough brain cells left to do the stealing they do. And they do indeed score low on that particular intelligence test too, a friend of mine with some white-trash near him had his van broken into, the trash stole the crappy radio in the van, and ignored much more valuable stuff!
Between that and the whack-in-the-head method of communication, it's amazing they have enough brain cells left to do the stealing they do. And they do indeed score low on that particular intelligence test too, a friend of mine with some white-trash near him had his van broken into, the trash stole the crappy radio in the van, and ignored much more valuable stuff!
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Re: a womans biological drive
by AlCzervik » Sat 24 Feb 2007, 20:18:02
Best. Thread. Ever.
First, Grifter, when the divorce papers are final, PM me your ex's phone number. I will fertilize that shit immediately. Just kidding.
As to the nature v. nuture debate between Zardoz and Gideon, my pops is a shrink (at least he has an MD to back up his bullshit), and he says everything is genetic. My parents say raising kids is the same as playing the lottery, you don't know what you are going to get. You raise them the same and you get completely different beings. Some might look at my bro, sis, and me, and say what did they do wrong with the daughter...the other two are a doc and a lawyer and she is living at home in her upper 30's and an addictive personality, fought off alcoholism...now sucks down 1,000 diet cokes and smokes a day. But you know what? She has some serious fucking artistic talent we could never dream of possessing and just has some instincts we don't...go the hell out of Manhattan the minute she saw a plane hit the Trade Center and back to Brooklyn before they shut down all movement on the island. My dumbass would have just kept staring at everything and I'd be in the ground today. That's just my two cents on that debate.
As for the biological drive. Jebus, this is tough to deal with as a guy. I am early 30's and just got out of a relationship with a 35-year-old woman and she is at the peak of the "fever." Very successful girl, no kids, but her bro has one, and I know she is getting grilled by her mom to pop one out, not to mention that she is dying for one. The whole wanting a kid thing was too much for me early on in a relationship. Best girl I ever met, though. Our breakup is a relief, and all I can say to Grifter is that everything happens for a reason. You can love someone and still have it not work out between you. There is nothing wrong with that.
The last thing I have to add to this thread on a personal level is that the only thing that haunts me in life is my mom doesn't have a grandkid. All my friends are popping out kids and I know it is killing her, but I am still looking for Ms. right and my older siblings have issues of their own. This sucks. At least peak oil gives me some relief. Deep down, I want no part of the pressure of feeding my kid in the post-American century.
First, Grifter, when the divorce papers are final, PM me your ex's phone number. I will fertilize that shit immediately. Just kidding.
As to the nature v. nuture debate between Zardoz and Gideon, my pops is a shrink (at least he has an MD to back up his bullshit), and he says everything is genetic. My parents say raising kids is the same as playing the lottery, you don't know what you are going to get. You raise them the same and you get completely different beings. Some might look at my bro, sis, and me, and say what did they do wrong with the daughter...the other two are a doc and a lawyer and she is living at home in her upper 30's and an addictive personality, fought off alcoholism...now sucks down 1,000 diet cokes and smokes a day. But you know what? She has some serious fucking artistic talent we could never dream of possessing and just has some instincts we don't...go the hell out of Manhattan the minute she saw a plane hit the Trade Center and back to Brooklyn before they shut down all movement on the island. My dumbass would have just kept staring at everything and I'd be in the ground today. That's just my two cents on that debate.
As for the biological drive. Jebus, this is tough to deal with as a guy. I am early 30's and just got out of a relationship with a 35-year-old woman and she is at the peak of the "fever." Very successful girl, no kids, but her bro has one, and I know she is getting grilled by her mom to pop one out, not to mention that she is dying for one. The whole wanting a kid thing was too much for me early on in a relationship. Best girl I ever met, though. Our breakup is a relief, and all I can say to Grifter is that everything happens for a reason. You can love someone and still have it not work out between you. There is nothing wrong with that.
The last thing I have to add to this thread on a personal level is that the only thing that haunts me in life is my mom doesn't have a grandkid. All my friends are popping out kids and I know it is killing her, but I am still looking for Ms. right and my older siblings have issues of their own. This sucks. At least peak oil gives me some relief. Deep down, I want no part of the pressure of feeding my kid in the post-American century.
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