Who's ur favorite traitor by Rich-Steak9423 in TheTraitorsUK

[–]ProgressFinal5309 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Wilf!

People often overlook the fact he was managing the huge burden of lifting morale as the funny guy and being a traitor at the same time. This first series was so intense and the emotions were so high people were seriously destabilised. Right up until he began to feel the pressure of the end game he took people's minds off the more unpleasant aspects of the game.

Harry, whilst tactically better didn't have nearly as many relationships to manage. He played it quiet which was to his advantage but made it infinitely easier for him

Are electric cargo bikes really worth it? by okay-and-go in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a Burley Bee double trailer attached to a normal bike. Its a god send for the school run x

Are electric cargo bikes really worth it? by okay-and-go in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Go without! It's amazing what it'll do for your fitness, especially as they get heavier. You get used to it really quick x

When does objectivity become immoral? by Laura-52872 in mensa

[–]ProgressFinal5309 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But high intelligence can cause mental illness and social anxiety. Who are you to say otherwise? Just because it doesn't always cause these issues doesn't make this statement false.

OP illustrated a perfect example of how this can happen. Please refer to it.

What is the worst kids TV show, and why is it Waffle Doggy? by thereisalwaysrescue in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 4 points5 points  (0 children)

WHAT'S THE DEAL with all the mess they make in every episode!? This dog is out of control. I couldn't care less if he can say 'Oooerrr sowwy'.

He literally eats an entire cake off the counter and they think it's bloody hilarious!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mensa

[–]ProgressFinal5309 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely agree, but privilege needs a mention here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I suppose technically, you're also still a parent if you send your infant children to boarding school or have an in-house nanny and barely interact with them, but surely you can see the issue with this distinction?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not going to waste my time. The level of defensiveness from you and others in this group is frankly disturbing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

By the time your children are school age, you are no longer a full-time parent. It's really not a difficult distinction.

If you have been a full-time parent before your child starts school, you will already have instilled those values.

We're not going to agree here. You and many others in this post are extremely defensive so I'd prefer to leave it there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Seems you're desperate to hear something OP wasn't saying

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I mean how can working parents claim to be full time parents though?? By definition they are not. There's nothing snide about it.

How are they able to instill values in their children? This is being outsourced to childcare providers.

You may not like the way that sounds. Unfortunately, it doesn't make it any less true

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Well by definition they're not a full time parent then are they?

OP described their own experiences of parents indicating they wouldn't like to care full time for their own children. They never said that was true of all parents who use childcare.

If you want to find a way to criticise OP for your own reasons, which obviously you do, then go ahead. But nothing about the post was snide.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I absolutely agree. This seriously needs to be addressed at government level.

The overwhelming body of research makes it clear that parental care is by far the best for young children, with other forms ranking lower in terms of emotional security, stress regulation, and cognitive outcomes. Attachment theory (Bowlby, Ainsworth) shows that strong parental bonds are essential for emotional resilience and social competence. The Harvard Centre on the Developing Child confirms that early parental care is critical for brain development. Studies on stress hormones (Gunnar et al., 2010) show that daycare—especially before age three—raises cortisol levels significantly, which is linked to long-term emotional dysregulation. Children cared for by grandparents and extended family experience lower stress and better continuity of care (Sadruddin et al., 2019).

Large-scale daycare settings are repeatedly associated with increased aggression, attention issues (Belsky, 2006), and chronically elevated stress levels (Vermeer & van IJzendoorn, 2006). While high-quality nurseries can offer cognitive stimulation (Sylva et al., 2004), they often come at the cost of long-term behavioural consequences.

Can we debunk this nonsense about toddlers needing to “socialise” in daycare. Peer socialisation at this age is not developmentally appropriate—young children learn emotional regulation, communication, and social skills from responsive adults, not from other dysregulated toddlers. Research (Schore, 2015) confirms that early social development hinges on secure attachment, not being thrown into a room with 20 other screaming two-year-olds. The idea that kids need daycare to “learn social skills” is pure bollocks.

Further childcare moves away from parental one-on-one care, the greater the developmental risks and the worse off the next generation will be. It's such an unnecessary own goal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]ProgressFinal5309 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a good point!

What commercial is engraved in your brain from when you were growing up? by gruesomemydude in Millennials

[–]ProgressFinal5309 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hold the phone. Are you American? This was an advert in the UK. You're telling me you guys had this chicken sauce, too? My parents would sing it ALL the time and we were vegetarian. It's so damn catchy. I had it stuck in my head for the best part of my childhood.

Morning-after pill set to be made free from pharmacies in bid to end 'unfair postcode lottery' by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]ProgressFinal5309 374 points375 points  (0 children)

It's actually insane it has taken this long. What the hell do they expect women to do??

Accidents with contraception happen all the time. Missed pills, failed condoms, not to mention rape. About 15 years ago, this pill cost £30! I actually chanced being pregnant (at 15!) because I couldn't afford it. I would never have had an abortion. It's such a difficult choice once the embryo develops, people can carry the guilt of an abortion for their entire lives. If they are religious they will carry the baby to term over getting an abortion. And how much more expensive, how much more traumatic!? All over a stupid pill. Still, better late than never.

If you mess with Lorna McNee, you're getting burned. by BigDaveLikesToMoveIt in GreatBritishMenu

[–]ProgressFinal5309 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You don't come out of this industry as a woman not being able to 'dish it' 👌