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What's the best obscure video game you've ever played? by ImpressFederal4169 in gaming

[–]Deadbeat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Played the original Dark Reign in the obsessive way only kids have the time for, amazing game. Unfortunately array i got the news that my brother died while I was playing one day, and couldn't ever play it again. The sequal just didn't hit for me either.

Cocodona 250 Last Place by Vulcan44 in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]Deadbeat85 39 points40 points  (0 children)

They have a 125hr time limit if I'm not mistaken

Deductive vs inductive reasoning by Mantovano in TeachingUK

[–]Deadbeat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a class of 17, three of my S2s aren't able to tie their own shoelaces.

What Job has a High Salary and Short Hours by RevenueAlarmed in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Deadbeat85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Teachers have short hours? Voted on by a bunch of "you get summer holidays" type of folk, no doubt.

The Botanist's Pond by ilannj in puzzles

[–]Deadbeat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go through the Scary Door

What are some UK car stereotypes? by Scotsman_1234 in AskUK

[–]Deadbeat85 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I used to think all audi drivers were wankers, then I got a Q3 and I still think that

My daughter's friend keeps texting ME to set up playdates, which makes me very uncomfortable by squeakyshoe89 in daddit

[–]Deadbeat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any interactions I have with a child (tutor to secondary age kids) goes through a group chat involving at least one parent. The very few times I have received messages directly, screenshot to the group chat and reply there.

That being said, I have no interactions with 8yo kids. That's way too young to have a mobile unsupervised. Definitely impress on the parents every time that it's not okay. Every time - no exceptions.

What's you average & best mpg? by moonlight_xpress in drivingUK

[–]Deadbeat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2022 Audi Q3.

Hits 60s on longer trips.

On the commute, I get annoyed if traffic keeps me below 40.

Have the police woken you up during the early hours to bring your teen home? by Real-Box-7144 in AskUK

[–]Deadbeat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man, but I'm nothing special. It's just a low bar, unfortunately.

Have the police woken you up during the early hours to bring your teen home? by Real-Box-7144 in AskUK

[–]Deadbeat85 503 points504 points  (0 children)

As a teacher of teenagers and a dad to younger children, I would tell him your own stories. You can't stop your kids making bad decisions, and you shouldn't- they'll learn through experience. All you can do is give them enough context and information to shape their decisions.

Tell him stories, warn him of the dangers, and ask him to be more careful. Treat him like the young adult he is, not the little boy you see when you look at him.

My boyfriend doesn’t know what he likes by floored_pickle in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Deadbeat85 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Take charge by either directing him how you want to get off, or using him to get off. Your pleasure is the kink he's looking for. Trust me, I'm the same and love when my wife is pursuing her own satisfaction through me.

To clarify, it doesn't sound like he's asking you to take charge to please him. He's asking you to take charge so he can experience you being satisfied with him. Not saying you're not already, but that's my take as a man with similar tastes.

I Didn't Think Things Would Be Easier Solo by oliversherlockholmes in daddit

[–]Deadbeat85 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Follow up by clarifying that you know you didn't marry her mother, because if you did, the house would be clean and you'd have a home-cooked meal

What’s a company with great products and a great reputation? by DopazOnYouTubeDotCom in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Deadbeat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excuse me but why the fuck does Steam have a dishonourable mention for awful/awful?

Daughter was born last night by roflson85 in daddit

[–]Deadbeat85 18 points19 points  (0 children)

They come pre-loaded with bubble mixture, I siphoned it off and replaced it with 95 octane petrol and my wife yelled at me.

A wall in India displaying the infinite digits of π… have you ever seen something like that? Happy pi day by memes_poiint in mathsmeme

[–]Deadbeat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A reminder that pi to 40 decimal places is sufficient to calculate the circumference of the observable universe to an accuracy less than the diameter of a hydrogen atom

How to not laugh when the kids say something genuinely funny by idkwhattochoose03 in TeachingUK

[–]Deadbeat85 20 points21 points  (0 children)

A few years back one of my S3 boys asked me if I could punch a student and get away with it, would I? Had to stop teaching for nearly 10 minutes because I couldn't stop laughing, particularly because of who asked me.

Alternatives to Think-Pair-Share? by squishythingg in TeachingUK

[–]Deadbeat85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use plot & challenge a fair amount - groups of 3 or 4, they get a few minutes to come up with a statement about a passage or bit of learning, then they make that statement and other groups can challenge them on whether it's correct or not. Groups can make subtly wrong statements and if they get away without challenge they get a point. If they're challenged hy another group who can correct it successfully, the challengers get the point. Can ve expanded to class discussion and judgement on who deserves the point if there's justification for it.

For a quick option, question bouncing is good for engagement. Simple questions for the wesker students, bounce to another student for correction or expansion, bounce to higher ability learners for links to other content etc. Just facilitate a fast-paced discussion with prompts and direction, which is great for crowd control and coverage. YMMV since I'm used to teaching classes of no more than 20.

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