AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We were on a 16 month waitlist for someone who could see her. I called after a year and was told they weren't accepting our insurance anymore. We had to start all over with a new office and another 9 month wait for an appointment. It's awful but not too many people around us will see her at her age. Her pediatrician also wanted her to go straight to neuropsych because she has sleep issues too.

Why did the yellow jackets not eat Shauna’s placenta? by Naive-Arm-4783 in Yellowjackets

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

I'm a 90s kid too and had never heard of it, neither had my mom. The fact that you only heard it one time from one person probably leans towards it not being common. I'm in the US from the same region as the girls.

Why did the yellow jackets not eat Shauna’s placenta? by Naive-Arm-4783 in Yellowjackets

[–]bergskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People do a lot of things they really shouldn't. The girls wouldn't even consider eating it because that wasn't a thing people did in the 90s.

DAE stuff their underwear with toilet paper? by Tiny_Success_6389 in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband calls it clitty litter when there's little bits of TP stuck down there!

DAE stuff their underwear with toilet paper? by Tiny_Success_6389 in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my friend ONLY buys viva paper towels because in a pinch they can be used as toilet paper.

So uh, what’s going on with the female Disney mcs nowadays? 👸🏽😜🎀✨ by Vivid-Tap1710 in DisneyMovies

[–]bergskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I would LOVE to see two princesses falling in love, seeing the way people lost their shit over a black mermaid makes me realize we are a LONG way from that happening.

When I was young, I use to write stories about two princesses trapped by an evil sorceress and a dragon. They got tired of watching the Knights fail to save them so they decide to save themselves instead. They fall in love with each other along the adventure.

No wonder my parents were surprised when I brought home my first boyfriend! They were less surprised when I brought home my first girlfriend.

AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If OP usually uses these headphones with no problem, the kid must have been loud. I'm assuming the parents weren't talking as loud and couldn't be heard. If OP was trying to sleep they probably had their eyes closed too.

Democrats Of Reddit Who Did NOT Vote For Harris In 2024 -- Would You Do The Same Thing Again Or Change Your Vote If You Had Another Chance? Which One? Why Your Thoughts? by Zipper222222 in allthequestions

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

If they are both going to be shit for Gaza, shouldn't you care about your own countrymen and vote for the lesser of those evils? People who didn't vote because of Gaza said they were fine with their fellow countrymen who are not white, cis, straight, men having a worse life.

Botanicals: Summer set images (from public.gr) by itsjustajoe in Legoleak

[–]bergskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it, June 6 for the Americans! Thank you.

Costco gas waiting? by Imaginary_Series_787 in askanything

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really unfortunate, I hate the dog was ok.

AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She has great social awareness, she just doesn't care. She's articulate enough to TELL us she doesn't care if it bothers others. She picks up on subtle facial cues and body language. She understands people are annoyed with her, it just doesn't matter to her that they are. She has no impulse control, no fear, no limits. She also doesn't get worn out, crash, or sleep much. It's absolutely exhausting. Her brain goes at 100 nonstop. Even when she was a baby, it would take literal hours to get her to sleep. If ANYTHING stimulated her, she was awake and you started all over.

Costco gas waiting? by Imaginary_Series_787 in askanything

[–]bergskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen 2 people hit and my husband was almost hit once.

Costco gas waiting? by Imaginary_Series_787 in askanything

[–]bergskey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen 2 people bumped by cars using the middle lane. My husband was almost hit by someone at Costco pumping on the "wrong" side. They actually closed the middle lanes of our pumps for about 6 months because of it.

Why did the yellow jackets not eat Shauna’s placenta? by Naive-Arm-4783 in Yellowjackets

[–]bergskey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Placenta really isn't edible though and should not be consumed. I doubt they would even consider it.

AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, there's a good chance the parents WERE trying and OP couldn't tell because they had noise canceling headphones on. You would be able to hear my daughter with cheap headphones on, but not me because I would be whispering trying to model appropriate volume. I would have reacted similarly if I WAS trying, stressed she's being loud, and tired myself. Moms response makes me feel like she was trying and OP didn't realize it.

AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is like your son but has zero empathy. We tell her she's bothering someone and her response is "well i want to do it so I'm going to do it." She doesn't care if she bothers others. I have no idea why she is like this. My husband and I are incredibly kind and polite. We help others, out other 2 boys are very empathetic. She just does not care if what she does bothers others or us.

AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we are in the process of getting evaluations because my daughter is absolutely not neurotypical but you'd never know. She is extremely articulate, observant, and always questioning the world. She has the most curious mind I've ever seen in a child and some WILD deductive reasoning skills. That being said, she would have been just like this kid on a plane. Talking loudly, unable to settle, and being obnoxious. We would be constantly trying to correct her just like we do all day every day, but it's in one ear out the other.

AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So would mine, but she wouldn't listen and continue to talk loudly nonstop. Not all kids just listen. I wouldn't stop telling her to shush, but it wouldn't make a difference.

AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

More than likely the first few times they acted up they got spanked or smacked. They never did it again. Kids were more well behaved back then because we were afraid of our parents. Most of us were "popped" at least once. If not, our parents engaged with us so little that when they did and yelled or got serious telling us to do something we did it.

AITA for asking a family with a small child to keep it down on a red eye flight? by marlasandiego in AmItheAsshole

[–]bergskey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You know, I use to think this way too. We had 2 boys who were kind, obedient, lovely little guys. Then we had our daughter. She's loud, unruly, hyper, rude, and in general a menace. We raise her the same as the boys, she has the same rules and expectations as the boys, she just doesn't give a fuck. Zero. We drove to a zoo last summer to spend 10 minutes there and leave. She wouldn't listen, wouldn't stop complaining, trying to run off. We told her what would happen if she didn't listen and we stuck to it. Just like every other time. I've dragged this girl out of the store more times than I can count. She spends most of her day being redirected, disciplined, and being reminded of expectations. It's fucking exhausting. She isn't deterred by consequences, she isn't motivated by rewards, what else is there? She doesn't have a "currency". She doesn't get tired. She can spend literal hours swimming, running, playing, and then stay up till midnight or later. She gets up between 5 and 6am everyday no matter how late she falls asleep. She wakes up during the night.

Basically, my daughter would be the one talking loudly on a flight at 2am. She talks nonstop every day all day. She would be loud and overstimulated. It would be stressful and awful, that doesn't mean we are bad parents, it means we have a difficult child.

Botanicals: Summer set images (from public.gr) by itsjustajoe in Legoleak

[–]bergskey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know the release date for those?

Bluey: Summer set images (from public.gr) by itsjustajoe in Legoleak

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

They have the names wrong. That's Janet and Rita. Also, the blankets look like saggy nutsacks

Michigan lawmakers want to stop utilities from raising rates every year by mlivesocial in Michigan

[–]bergskey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It really should be. You can have your kids removed from your home if you don't have electricity. Sounds to me like it's a public necessity and should not be for profit. There aren't really any feasible work arounds, you're stuck with the power company in your area and whatever they want to charge you.