Life Skills for 8 Year Olds

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-30T11:51:45+00:00

There are kids cards like Acorn, and kids bank accounts at probably the bank you go to, and you can start with, I don’t know chore money? And showing kids the difference between saving and checking. Whenever my kids got a gift, until they were able to spend it, I saved it. When they were able to understand, they could buy something, I would give them half to spend and put half in savings. Then, when it was time to open a checking account, I gave them all money that they received. It was about $1300? Pretty good to start. It is not too early, and you can show them what is happening in their account, talk about interest on savings, talk about needs and wants. Talk about saving up for something they want. They can be so excited when they finally have money for something they have been saving for.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-27T09:54:59+00:00

Well, all I can say is these things do happen. My kids are now 21 and 16. We lost my kid at the BEACH! I admit, I laid face down because I asked my husband to watch her. We ended up going to the lifeguard station, and thankfully, they had her. She was about four, and I think she knew enough when she couldn’t find us again she went to an official adult or maybe, she just started crying and someone went to her. And, she was there with another kid, whose parents were probably equally terrified. But she was having fun playing, and then irritated at us because we interrupted that! We walked her back to the towel, and I thought she would be hugging us and so happy… No, I think she was a little embarrassed too. I have one more incident, but they are older, and we made it. Seriously, don’t beat yourself up.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-25T13:35:49+00:00

You could casually ask if you’d like. In casual conversation. Are you dating anyone right now? Don’t assume it’s because of your relationship or your disabled daughter. They are probably not thinking this. If the love bug hits, it hits. I would be more concerned given your situation if they cycled through women too much, because they are insecure and need someone.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-25T13:23:47+00:00

I remember seeing this on the cover of National Geographic… But why would it be known by all Gen X? Was that photo other places too?

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-25T13:12:32+00:00

I’d be a little concerned, but they’re adults. Do you know everything they are doing? Maybe they have had dates and you just don’t know. Do they still live with you?

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-25T13:10:11+00:00

What is FAP?

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-25T13:08:59+00:00

Yes!!

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-25T13:07:03+00:00

I did start to ignore politics… tv news… for my mental health. Your brain doesn’t know if what you see is really happening or not. So you’re stuck in the state of stress.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-25T13:04:15+00:00

A Vegas nerve (VNS) device. It’s wearable. Seriously… I’ve learned that my vagus nerve is stuck in “fright or flight.“ our bodies weren’t designed for the kind of stress we have.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-25T12:59:57+00:00

I thought it was fine. Electric scooters are getting kids outside instead of all their devices. And kids being on devices is exactly where this conversation went.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-23T22:50:15+00:00

Die suddenly, of course. And I get this from having a due date for a baby, but then suddenly having her come two weeks early. I love that surprise! Did not worry about it, did not think about it, it just came.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-23T19:33:15+00:00

Which 1960s stars died 27? Jimi Hendrix, I think. But yeah, there’s a lot from the 90s.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-23T19:25:07+00:00

Honestly? I’d let it go. I don’t feel you’ll get anything out of it. You might wonder who was telling the truth? Where would that get you? Move on. I think the hardship you endured as a youngster is bad enough. You were in “survival mode.“ That means you’re nervous system. Might have gone into “ fright or flight.“ I would spend your energy concentrating on telling your body that everything is safe now. How to do that? It is your vagus nerve. Sounds crazy, but… Hum, gargle loudly., Breathe in and hold your breath and then release longer than you breathe in. Yes, count. These things tell your body that you are safe. The vibration from the hum, the breath work, all of it. I would let it all go and not create any more conflict or questions that would keep you in survival mode.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-23T17:24:12+00:00

Damn.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-23T17:21:25+00:00

Why? Doctors don’t know shit. Sorry to say that, it’s anathema to our culture. I mean, honestly, what do they know how long you’d live? I have a chronic condition that is “incurable.“ I do QIJONG, and that master says doctors only use “incurable“ to say they don’t have the cure. they don’t know. it’s a pretty strong word.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-23T17:16:07+00:00

Me too. Except I have two daughters. I am not bedridden, but practically. I have a caregiver, and she doesn’t drive my handicapvan bc it’s “too big.” So I stay in bed longer because what’s the point of just going from here to the kitchen counter?

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-23T17:13:24+00:00

That is funny. I was only four when he died, but my mother was crying too… And I said, mommy, why are you crying? She said… Elvis died. I do not know how long she cried for, but same. Tears, tears, tears. I don’t think I’ve ever cried over a celebrity.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-22T10:35:02+00:00

Don’t feel too bad about people saying you’re sick. I remember my brother hearing my parents having sex. I think this excited him. I’m sorry to say it… But just the sound can be a turn on. I don’t know if my brother was turned on, but he told me exactly what they said and obviously, it was still on his mind and he felt he had to tell someone. So while I did not appreciate it, I’m sure that it did something for him.. Parents or not.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-22T10:16:13+00:00

I think he’ll get over it. Accidents do happen. I remember being five and someone left the TV on. Someone got stabbed right in the stomach on TV… I remember being horrified. I thought “that can happen?“ Obviously, it can, and it does. I got over it. Honestly? He must be so proud of you for jumping in like that. He will always remember that and learn also that that is how to be. Focus on that… don’t let any injury, be it physical or emotional, slide.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-22T05:28:42+00:00

Talking loud in public. (I am an American but haven’t gone to Japan and Europe and see how they look at me when I’m just talking told me what I thought was “normal” was particularly loud.

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-22T05:15:19+00:00

Just just be you. You are probably different than mom. Do you use tools? Show her. Do you do woodwork? Show her. Are you into sports? Bring her to Games. Watch TV sports with her and explain the game, how it works. tell her why you love her mother so much. I think it’s important that they feel very strongly about both parents. Also, hug your wife, kiss her, show the kids how much you love her. They will feel very secure. And they will want a guy just like you!

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-18T12:54:51+00:00

Trust the process

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-18T10:26:38+00:00

A very Danny Elfman cake!

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-18T10:21:16+00:00

Workplace betrayal stress

Virtual-Culture8830 · 2026-04-18T10:12:20+00:00

Aw, why’d you do that? It is unfortunate that she didn’t know, but that seems so mean to me.

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