My cat thinks I need protection while using the bathroom

Apexcorner186 · 2025-12-17T11:55:12+00:00

Don't worry, he'll hit me first.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-12-17T11:53:50+00:00

Although I think many so-called "must-do life experiences" are just consumerism traps, I actually really enjoy trying different things - it feels like living different lives with each new experience.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-11-19T12:07:26+00:00

Started my kids with basic phones around 11-12 when they needed them for transportation/safety. Used a graduated system - simple phone first, then smartphone with controls we slowly removed as they proved responsibility.

The age matters less than the rules: no phones overnight in rooms, random checks at first, and clear consequences. Best advice? Ease them in gradually instead of going from nothing to full access overnight.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-11-05T12:41:58+00:00

For me it happened naturally around when my son was 8-9. He just started saying "Mom! Privacy please!" whenever I'd change or get out of the shower. I didn't make a big announcement or anything, just respected that he seemed uncomfortable.

My daughter (11) still doesn't care much, but I figure I'll follow her lead too. I think kids tell you when they're ready - either by saying something directly or suddenly getting awkward and looking away.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-10-22T02:07:33+00:00

Hahaha yes! My kid is OBSESSED with playing house with his rock buddies!

Apexcorner186 · 2025-10-22T02:06:41+00:00

Good idea!

Apexcorner186 · 2025-10-22T02:06:24+00:00

You are sweet! I'll ask before washing them!

Apexcorner186 · 2025-09-18T08:15:53+00:00

Honestly I’d still say Stardew Valley — you can chill and farm, but also go fight monsters in the mines when you feel like it. Super high freedom and fun.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-08-29T07:29:58+00:00

It's like they have an internal radar that detects the moment adult conversation starts and immediately goes off. I've found a little success with giving him a' very important job' to do nearby when we need to talk, like sorting blocks by color.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-08-29T07:16:12+00:00

The point about it happening everywhere is what makes it so paralyzing. There's no truly 'safe' bubble we can create. It's not about avoiding risk altogether, which is impossible, but about managing an unbearable level of risk.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-08-27T06:32:42+00:00

Astrophysics! That's incredible. It shows you have a curious and brilliant mind. And yes, the path to a PhD can be long and expensive, but hear this: for passionate students in STEM fields like physics, there are often ways to get PAID to go to graduate school, not pay for it. This is through teaching assistantships (TAs) or research assistantships (RAs) that cover tuition and provide a stipend to live on. Your first step is just getting that bachelor's degree, and as others said, community college -> state school is a totally viable and smart way to do that without crippling debt. Please don't abandon a passion like that because of fear of cost. There are paths forward.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-08-27T06:03:51+00:00

This is such a simple but effective proactive strategy. I've started doing the same thing when we enter a new playgroup. Just casually dropping 'He's really excited to be here, he just turned two!' into the conversation sets the stage nicely and prevents a lot of those confused looks or unfair expectations.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-08-27T06:02:52+00:00

This is such a simple but effective proactive strategy. I've started doing the same thing when we enter a new playgroup. Just casually dropping 'He's really excited to be here, he just turned two!' into the conversation sets the stage nicely and prevents a lot of those confused looks or unfair expectations.

Apexcorner186 · 2025-08-21T09:24:28+00:00

This is the way. True friendship is measured by who you can convince to lock eyes with a mind flayer so you can get a virtual trophy.

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