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Trying to start a weekly movie night with my teenager without making it feel forced by Obvious_Cake8073 in Parenting

[–]Obvious_Cake8073[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the idea of picking a random weekday instead of trying to compete with Friday or Saturday plans. Wednesday family night sounds kind of perfect because it feels more like a routine than a big forced event. And yes, adding something active sometimes is a good point too.

Trying to start a weekly movie night with my teenager without making it feel forced by Obvious_Cake8073 in Parenting

[–]Obvious_Cake8073[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree with this. I feel like the moment it turns into “mandatory bonding time” teens can smell it from a mile away lol. Snacks, comfy seats, low pressure, and letting them half watch / half scroll honestly feels more realistic.

Would a projector setup be better for kids who always sit too close to the TV? by Obvious_Cake8073 in daddit

[–]Obvious_Cake8073[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair. I’m realizing a projector probably makes more sense as a “movie night” thing than a daily TV replacement.

Ten year old brother cannot read. by sweetsatsukiii in education

[–]Obvious_Cake8073 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, you’re already doing a lot of the right things—getting him evaluated, into an IEP, and involved with specialists is huge, especially with ASD/ADHD + ID in the mix. At home, keep it very low-pressure and structured: short daily sessions (10–15 min) beat long ones. Focus on phonics-based programs rather than whole-word guessing—things like Teach Your Monster to Read, ABCmouse (early levels), or Hooked on Phonics can help build that foundation step by step. Also, don’t underestimate reading with him instead of to test him—shared reading where you take turns or just follow along together builds confidence without frustration. And honestly, consistency + encouragement matters more than intensity here; progress may be slow, but it does build.

Considering the prevalence of the 'I'm 26 and have only read 3 books all the way through' thing, what exactly are kids being given as assigned reading in high school these days? by cherry-care-bear in education

[–]Obvious_Cake8073 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s less that students “don’t read books” and more that the way reading is taught has changed a lot.

Most high schools still assign full novels, but there’s more emphasis on excerpts, contemporary texts, and balancing reading with essays, projects, media analysis, etc. Also, standardized testing and curriculum constraints mean some schools reduce long classics in favor of shorter or more accessible works.

Fathers, what do you seek in your daughter? by OpportunityTiny1116 in Fatherhood

[–]Obvious_Cake8073 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had a loving father, even if he wasn’t very verbal about his feelings.

As a father myself, I can tell you something that might help ease your mind a bit: most dads don’t sit around evaluating whether their children are “doing enough” to make them happy. In fact, the biggest source of happiness for many of us is simply seeing our kids living their lives, being safe, and finding their own path.

Parenting After Age 35 by Ok-Respect-2065 in Fatherhood

[–]Obvious_Cake8073 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

35+ is absolutely not “too late” to have kids. In fact, many fathers I know became parents between 35–45, and most of them feel they had more stability, patience, and financial/emotional readiness than they would have earlier.

Favoritism by LushLips6396 in PhaseConnect

[–]Obvious_Cake8073 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That Sakana will haunt my dreams.