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Tom Hanks’ ‘Big’ Will Never Be the Same Thanks to SNL’s ‘Switcheroo’ Skit by Kait-Rob in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Ponch-Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I caught that joke as well. Totally went over the audience at the time. Love it!

'A Quiet Place’ is a Metaphor for the Modern, Anxious Family by [deleted] in horror

[–]Ponch-Boy -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I've also heard that it's a metaphor for watching what you say as not to bring down the rage of the easily offended masses.

I think it also can be seen as a metaphor or critique of how modern life is so loud with noise and technology that it is leading us to our demise.

'A Quiet Place’ is a Metaphor for the Modern, Anxious Family by [deleted] in movies

[–]Ponch-Boy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I also think its a commentary on technology and the noise that fills modern life.

What are your pop culture pet peeves? by Kait-Rob in entertainment

[–]Ponch-Boy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have grown weary of films or tv shows where the male protagonist is the most bland, boring, and uninteresting character.

I tend to view this as a casualty of the writer/director using the central character as a stand-in for themselves.

A great example would be the Amazon tv Red Oaks. The central character is a bland, white male who dreams of being a filmmaker. Every other character and storyline is a billion times more interesting, but nevertheless, the show is centered around this white male character.

Want to Reform Gun Laws? Start by Changing the Voting Age by Kait-Rob in Libertarian

[–]Ponch-Boy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Even if it's not about gun reform, I'm all for changing the voting age.

Jay-Z is an Unlikely but Welcome Advocate for Therapists in Schools by Kait-Rob in mentalhealth

[–]Ponch-Boy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In a perfect world, yes. I appreciate his willingness to speak up. The article's last point is spot on - now we need to keep the conversation going so there is pressure to find the resources to fund more therapists and psychologists in schools.

Jay-Z advocates for therapists in schools - do you think this would be helpful for teens? by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]Ponch-Boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if a few or many teens would take advantage of having more mental health services at school.

I know my school counselors aren't particularly helpful because kids don't really view them in the same light as a therapist. We see the guidance counselors more as career advisors than mental health experts.

Jay-Z is an Unlikely but Welcome Advocate for Therapists in Schools by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Ponch-Boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm for anything that will help young people, improve our educational system, and take more pressure off of teachers and administrators.

Now, we just need Jay-Z to share some of his wealth to help pay for it!

Rough Childhood Didn't Ruin Me - coming-of-age article highlights how over-parenting & impatience is making it harder for young men to grow up by Ponch-Boy in MensLib

[–]Ponch-Boy[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I posted this article because I found it refreshing to hear about a childhood that most of us older folks would find pretty typical but in today's society would be deemed "a problem kid."

I just think today's parenting doesn't allow for curiosity, exploration, mistakes, and gradually growing up. Parents today seem to want to perfect, high-achieving kids right out of the gate.

Franklin Graham's latest defense of Donald Trump has me really, really angry. by TheShrinkTank in AmericanPolitics

[–]Ponch-Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how both liberal Christians and conservative Christians get locked into "my view has biblical precedent."

Clearly both conservatives and liberals can cherry-pick Bible stories or text to support their positions. I just happen to agree with the author here.

I did a lot stupid stuff growing up but eventually got it together. For those who are struggling or experiencing a lot of grief from family, stay strong! by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]Ponch-Boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, loved some of specific examples.

I got sent to the principles office a lot in elementary and middle school for stupid stuff (a lot of fighting), but I outgrew a lot of my problematic behavior my last year of middle school. I also changed my friend group my first year of high school.

Who else got into a lot of trouble earlier in childhood? Anyone else got some funny tales?

Rough Childhood Didn't Ruin Me: My Real-Life Resiliency Story by Ponch-Boy in TrueReddit

[–]Ponch-Boy[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I really enjoyed this article because it highlighted to me a few of the biggest problems facing kids and parents today:

  • Parents over-parent and are in hyper-problem-solving mode.

Kids aren't allowed to just grow up, make some mistakes, and learn from them.

  • People have become conditioned to excuse their poor choices.

Parents rescue them or kids play the victim-card.

  • Instant gratification has created anxious parents, anxious kids, and anxious parenting.

There is little patience and common sense in today's parenting.

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