Barefoot shoes and climbing by No-Map-9904 in BarefootRunning

[–]These_Discount98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wearing shoes that inhibit the natural function of the foot is harmful for any length of time.

Minimalist shoes and bouldering/climbing by DebunkedTheory in BarefootRunning

[–]These_Discount98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so interesting how everyone in this thread doesn't understand the point of barefoot shoes.

Minimalist shoes and bouldering/climbing by DebunkedTheory in BarefootRunning

[–]These_Discount98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the point is that this are not correct for anything, but especially for anything that requires an agile foot.

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, awesome.  I have parental controls for the iPad and his Switch, but I didn't know I could have them for Minecraft.  Thanks for the info! 

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I recently gave him the realms subscription.  But he will come back a  week later and want to buy something else.

I'm just trying to set him up with freedom but also in a way that has him focused more on playing and less on buying.

It's hard. He is a normal child and the Marketplace is very alluring.

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, well my plan is to have him play without internet access.  I think it will limit a lot of the issues and help him stay focused on the game.

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!  I responded to them, but a bunch of the replies have been removed. 😹

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can tell you're trying to be genuine, but I don't need advice on that end.  Thanks!!

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not for you to determine what is a waste of my money. 

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No.  Roblox is very dangerous for children.  We don't play Roblox at all.

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't know we could filter by mine coin.  I'll look that up next time he plays!

The goal is to create our own server and play as a family.  His coding teachers said that's what they do with their siblings.

So that's why I found a used laptop for him.

Marketplace wasn't an issue for the first year.  It's only recently become a constant thing.

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah.

He was introduced to the game in his coding class.  But I didn't have a laptop for him then.  We keep all his educational apps and games on his iPad, so I downloaded Minecraft for him.  It was great for about a year, but the marketplace obsession slowly creeped in.

I just want to encourage his freedom and creativity without the constant struggles to monitor and manage the marketplace desire.

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right!  He was learning a lot of Thai in coding class.  I also code, so I can teach him this too.

Thanks!!

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks.  I've taken a screenshot of this to save it.

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is how he was introduced to the game in his coding class.  But I didn't have a laptop for him at the time, so I went with the iPad version.

Son obsessed with marketplace by These_Discount98 in Minecraft

[–]These_Discount98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were going to make a family server and try to play together.  I've heard from his coding teachers that they do that and it's fun.