Members niomosy Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Actually, speaking of kids stories. One that gets me... My girl was playing with a toy. A boy came over and asked if he could play with the toy. She wanted it still so she said, "no you may not." This, from a 3 year old (well, almost 4). The boy started whimpering. His mom starts asking him, "well what could she say instead." Instead!? INSTEAD!? What the holy hell do you want out of a 3 year old?! What I've noticed is that people seem to think the use of "may" is too strong. Had she just said, "no." That probably would have been fine. "You may not," just seems to be something strongly worded for too many people. Then there was another time where the mom wanted an apology because her kid's feelings were hurt. My wife went along with it because she had done something wrong but.... I told her we don't correct or admonish on feelings hurt. We do it when our daughter does something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by niomosy Actually, speaking of kids stories. One that gets me... My girl was playing with a toy. A boy came over and asked if he could play with the toy. She wanted it still so she said, "no you may not." This, from a 3 year old (well, almost 4). The boy started whimpering. His mom starts asking him, "well what could she say instead." Instead!? INSTEAD!? What the holy hell do you want out of a 3 year old?! What I've noticed is that people seem to think the use of "may" is too strong. Had she just said, "no." That probably would have been fine. "You may not," just seems to be something strongly worded for too many people. Then there was another time where the mom wanted an apology because her kid's feelings were hurt. My wife went along with it because she had done something wrong but.... I told her we don't correct or admonish on feelings hurt. We do it when our daughter does something wrong. *facepalms* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 ...a dick sandwich.... Please. and ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Super_Donut_Man ...a dick sandwich.... Please. If vegemite tasted like cock I'd have no problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by niomosy Actually, speaking of kids stories. One that gets me... My girl was playing with a toy. A boy came over and asked if he could play with the toy. She wanted it still so she said, "no you may not." This, from a 3 year old (well, almost 4). The boy started whimpering. His mom starts asking him, "well what could she say instead." Instead!? INSTEAD!? What the holy hell do you want out of a 3 year old?! What I've noticed is that people seem to think the use of "may" is too strong. Had she just said, "no." That probably would have been fine. "You may not," just seems to be something strongly worded for too many people. Then there was another time where the mom wanted an apology because her kid's feelings were hurt. My wife went along with it because she had done something wrong but.... I told her we don't correct or admonish on feelings hurt. We do it when our daughter does something wrong. I agree. If my daughter was a budding Church Lady, I would encourage the hell out of it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Super_Donut_Man ...a dick sandwich.... Please. and ^^^^ No, you may not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Zamfir No, you may not. My feelings are hurt. Appologize please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Super_Donut_Man My feelings are hurt. Appologize please. For denying you a dick sandwich? You should thank me! I just don't want you kids to have to grow up and struggle the way I did... ...or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Zamfir For denying you a dick sandwich? You should thank me! I just don't want you kids to have to grow up and struggle the way I did... ...or something. My parents told me no all the time when I was doing something wrong, and it hurt my feelings. I couldn't possibly do that to my children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 BONOMAN, GET YOUR LAZY ASS BACK IN HERE AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR HONEYMOON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Super_Donut_Man My parents told me no all the time when I was doing something wrong, and it hurt my feelings. I couldn't possibly do that to my children. Sure, just pack dick sandwiches into their lunchbox. This will go over well and make their confidence stronger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Zamfir Sure, just pack dick sandwiches into their lunchbox. This will go over well and make their confidence stronger! What ever makes them feel better, because that is what the world is about, and everyone in the real world cares about your feelings, especially with the law. But I must say, you people were the ones that I was offering the phallic sandwich to. Because my gift has been met with reprimand, I shall bid you all good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Super_Donut_Man But I must say, you people were the ones that I was offering the phallic sandwich to. Because my gift has been met with reprimand, I shall bid you all good day. No, you may not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Originally Posted by Zamfir No, you may not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niomosy Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 I've created a monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by oldivor I have class in 6 hours and I'm just now heading to bed, hooray. Hello, last two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niomosy Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by 82Daion Hello, last two weeks. Shhhh, his memory isn't that good right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by niomosy Shhhh, his memory isn't that good right now What are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niomosy Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by oldivor What are you talking about? Oh, nothing. Look! There's something shiny over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by niomosy Oh, nothing. Look! There's something shiny over there! Oh, a shiny object! *turns into Mac user* *kills self* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by oldivor *turns into Mac user* *kills self* No, you may not. x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcrow Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 get some meat lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by Zamfir No, you may not. x2 But it's so easy and the gui looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zamfir Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by oldivor But it's so easy and the gui looks nice! Not that there's anything wrong with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted November 13, 2009 Members Share Posted November 13, 2009 Originally Posted by Zamfir Not that there's anything wrong with that... *smirks* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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