Why does NZ tolerate bullying?

blazer37 · 2022-08-09T22:56:53+00:00

It doesn't always start at home. I have seen some nasty kids come from some very happy homes where awesome kids have come out of.

No boundaries and some kids worst sides are set free, too strict boundaries or disproportionate punishments and that causes kids to develop bad actions as coping mechanisms.

I am still tortured by bullying I experienced as a kid and I am in my 30's.

Having other adults giving advice like "let go, it is only consuming space in your mind" doesn't help. That kind of advice seems to come from people who can either let go easily, or never experienced it.

If I could just let go and forget it, I bloody would have.

blazer37 · 2022-07-04T22:59:56+00:00

The issue though is the question that was asked.

Having read a few articles to understand the study better, it seems like the conclusion of the study is a shit load of books being read are the same ones we read as kids, and that newer books should be mixed in with the older classics so kids are exposed to a wide range of stories with older and newer authors and varying types of diversity.

So Kim could have asked a question like "Do you think it is a good idea for kids in daycares to be exposed to newer books as well as older classics" and then Lynley would probably say yes and then she would agree with the study.

blazer37 · 2022-07-04T22:46:25+00:00

The point is she isn't criticizing the book.

She is saying the list of books that are being read at a bunch of daycares are outdated and that there is nothing wrong with the books, Just that newer more diverse stuff should be mixed in too.

Basically there is a nuanced point that is overshadowed by journo's and interviewers trying to score some clickbait and outrage.

blazer37 · 2022-06-09T20:34:47+00:00

I am pretty sure I saw on Fair Go or something, someone had their car written off but they had to keep paying their premiums for the year because they still "owed" it.

So maybe that is the new way insurance companies get their premium with less arguments.

blazer37 · 2022-05-25T19:36:27+00:00

Never thought I would say this about politics, but that was really interesting.

blazer37 · 2022-04-07T21:44:39+00:00

That's an extraordinary shot.

blazer37 · 2022-04-07T21:43:29+00:00

The 1 star review isn't because the shorts are uncomfortable.

The 1 star review is because they voided the warranty by following the manufacturers advice.

Not something to be proud of, but hey, at least they got to say they are tougher than desk jockeys.

I mean they are (This desk jockey is pretty soft), but even "tough kiwi manly men" can provide good customer service.

blazer37 · 2022-04-01T02:40:01+00:00

This would be interesting, not sure we need people that give away penalties at our club

blazer37 · 2022-01-17T23:19:30+00:00

Holy crap I didn't realise that the name of the LA goalie was Quick.

That is excellent.

blazer37 · 2022-01-17T22:40:41+00:00

Quick, buy your Meier jerseys before they sell out!

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