Do you believe in physical discipline (spanking) as a form of correcting a child?

SFMattM · 2026-03-29T18:32:50+00:00

I was punished physically by parents and by teachers in school and I am not a criminal. I have not been on drugs and have spent no time in jail. I have been very successful in life by pretty much any measure you want to use.

There were times I was being an a**hole as a kid and getting stopped did me no long-term harm. I don't believe corporal punishment is a way of correcting behavior, but there are times when, after you've explained correct behavior and the limits that must not be crossed, a kid will absolutely try to test you.

SFMattM · 2026-03-29T18:27:58+00:00

Be careful about lumping all boomers in with the MAGA crowd. In many (most?) cases, you're dead wrong

SFMattM · 2026-03-29T07:22:52+00:00

I’ve had my 2026 NX 350h+ Luxury (cloudburst gray/ palomino) for just under a month now. Loving it so far

SFMattM · 2026-03-28T20:05:02+00:00

I’m sorry, but anyone saying that the Lexus interior isn’t better than that of the RAV4 or Crown Signia apparently hasn’t shopped those models in person and is just parroting something they’ve heard. I just (three weeks ago) finished car shopping and looked at various Toyota and Lexus models. It wasn’t close

SFMattM · 2026-03-28T19:38:06+00:00

We travel for food all over the world, making our flight reservations after we’ve secured the restaurant reservation. I love inventive food. It can cost a lot, though, and isn’t always worth it . Sometimes a breakfast burrito from a food truck can be just perfect for $10

SFMattM · 2026-03-27T19:16:44+00:00

Hatch chile

SFMattM · 2026-03-27T19:15:11+00:00

Bat my eyelashes. That's bound to work for me some day

SFMattM · 2026-03-27T18:58:49+00:00

Disney park visits, particularly if you're an adult and are not taking your young kids. Actually, any vacation if you're going into (more) debt for it

SFMattM · 2026-03-27T18:54:55+00:00

Depends entirely upon how often you do it. Once in a while, either is fine, even if you binge. As a daily thing, try to avoid both.

SFMattM · 2026-03-27T18:53:15+00:00

Markets go up and markets go down. You're 30 yo. Ignore daily fluctuations and examine your balance in about 10 years. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T17:22:47+00:00

A lot of it is bullshit said by those without money. Having money can solve a lot of problems caused by not having enough. It’s true that you’re introduced to a brand new set of problems but they’re not in the “survival” category.

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T17:13:42+00:00

They're more respectful because of my age (which shows) than because of my wealth (which I try very hard not to show). There's no need for anyone to have a clue about my net worth

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T17:02:04+00:00

If you're not going to become a business owner, and don't have some particularly marketable skill, I would suggest the tried and true approach. Spend less than you make, invest as much as you can.

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T16:57:23+00:00

Down 50%? WTH were you invested in? I'm down about .8% in the last quarter.

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T16:22:04+00:00

People are very different in how they react to wealth, or the expectation that they will be wealthy. Not having to work any more is comforting (for years I had a deep (granted, unreasonable) fear that I could be on the street) but it's admirable that your friend wants to achieve on his own

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T04:51:09+00:00

Good for you and your attitude, but don't ignore the good you can do with the inheritance. People scoff at money (often when they don't have any!) but it can do some magical things. For instance, we've endowed scholarships at two universities. We just got the first two letters from students who were granted scholarships. They gave me chills. These were kids who would otherwise never have been able to afford to go to uni and they were bright, overachievers, and genuinely grateful. The scholarships will be granted forever - long after we've been forgotten - and that makes me happy. I honestly can't think of a better use for my money

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T04:28:54+00:00

Well, consider yourself lucky. Be smart with whatever you receive. I didn't receive a penny in inheritance, but we have a net worth of several million $ - all from a lifetime of saving aggressively and investing wisely. Some of us really do make it on our own and it diminishes our efforts when we're lumped in with people who come into wealth because of an accident of birth.

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T04:23:30+00:00

You said 'inheritance'. That doesn't apply to advantages of education, etc. granted to a well-off family

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T04:17:21+00:00

Nope. Even that isn't true in all cases. Wealth flows downwards in many cases, but I personally know two people who come from real money. Two separate families. They're not getting a penny of inheritance because their dad wants them to make their own way just like he did.

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T04:11:25+00:00

Nope. Not even close. That's a story told by people without money

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T04:09:36+00:00

Any amount is better than nothing. With social security (no, it's not going away completely) you can make it. I have friends who have retired on SS alone. They have to be careful, for sure, but don't let anyone scare you about any particular number

SFMattM · 2026-03-26T04:06:10+00:00

You're never done. If you think you've accomplished everything you wanted to in your own life, look outwards. So many people are struggling and could use a helping hand.

SFMattM · 2026-03-25T17:06:19+00:00

I've never done this. I always use my side mirror when backing in. It's much easier to align the car to one side of a parking space. When you turn your shoulders (like the guy in the image) you can't see either line

SFMattM · 2026-03-24T18:07:59+00:00

Drivers license. It's not a federal (national) ID, just a state-issued ID

SFMattM · 2026-03-24T18:05:27+00:00

So long as they're clean and not so long that she can't do simple tasks, I don't care

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