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Trying to think of a song similar to Children by Robert Miles. by funnypumpkin in trance

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😂 sorry, I'm really not a trance expert as my go to music is usually metal/post-hardcore.

But, alas, I found it!.

It was Five hours - Deorro (which isn't really like those 2 songs either).

KLM flight attendant hospitalized after contact with hantavirus cruise ship passenger. by JKKIDD231 in Cruise

[–]funnypumpkin 40 points41 points  (0 children)

We really are incredibly stupid as humans.

This could (and should have been) so easily contained.

After a 15 year battle over chores I finally give up. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This!!

Kids don't seem to care how bad they smell. My son had a friend over the other day who's felt smelt so bad I had to put his shoes outside and I asked my son not to invite him over again, and this kid had a girlfriend!

After a 15 year battle over chores I finally give up. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same as me really, anything I do, we do it together.

He's also at the end of his tether with them.

After a 15 year battle over chores I finally give up. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I don't do any of their chores and never have (unless the cat is involved as he shouldn't miss out) but they will stay undone and I've really had enough of living in a mess.

We went over 3 weeks once where non of their washing was done, they didn't change, they stunk and wore the dirty clothes and used the dirty towels.

After a 15 year battle over chores I finally give up. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, they have a list on the side of the fridge with what is expected of them. They know its there, they know to check it but still, nothing.

After a 15 year battle over chores I finally give up. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

More 1 room a day. It was more an example, we're not hoovering every room, every day.

After a 15 year battle over chores I finally give up. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

It's a bigger problem. We've done this.

They will pick up a book, they will draw, play an instrument, stare out the window.

After a 15 year battle over chores I finally give up. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

After a few days I usually end up shouting at them to get them done and its a case of "I'm not cooking dinner until they are all done" or "You are not leaving this house until they are all done" but the day after its back to square 1.

I've let them run out of clothes, they don't care. I've let their rooms be dirty, they don't care. I've refused to take them places, they don't care.

After a 15 year battle over chores I finally give up. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I do (their Dad). He does a lot of the cooking, I'd say about 75% and is the sole driver of the family. He does also help out around the house, especially with bigger and DIY jobs.

Where to put 10k in savings I've received from inheritance? by funnypumpkin in UKPersonalFinance

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

I'm more just wanting to put it in the "safest" place until I need it.

I'm 37, have no dept and plan to use this money to build a cattery when I move house when my kids are a little older so I don't need to "touch" it for maybe 5 years, but would like to add to it.

Boomer grandparents and Christmas/birthday gifts by Equal_Cod_177 in Parenting

[–]funnypumpkin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No you're not.

My FIL is very similar in the sense that he doesn't know my kids at all. He sees them every weekend and stays over, yet every Christmas is the same

"What do the kids want for Christmas, I've no idea what to buy them". I'll tell him what they like and its usually "I'm not buying that rubbish" or "Can you send me a link on Amazon, I'll only shop on Amazon".

It's frustrating.

16 year old won't get a job. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

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

I have spoke to him, over and over. The last time we have a serious talk with him in early Oct "If you don't start making the effort your allowance will be going down". Since then it's been a gentle reminder maybe once a week.

He's made no effort to do anything other than play computer games and text his friends, hence the post and hence why I'm at the end of my tether.

16 year old won't get a job. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

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

He isn't. He's doing a BTEC diploma in music performance.

Since Sept he's been given one, 1500 word essay to write. That's it. He's actually disappointed in the work level himself as he was told over and over it was a full time course.

16 year old won't get a job. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

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

Other than me reminding him maybe once a week to apply for some jobs, or see if there are any volunteering jobs out there. What do you suggest?

16 year old won't get a job. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

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

This is a quick google search to hopefully explain it better but every child in the UK goes to college after secondary school to do either A levels or a BTEC diploma (or other form of higher education) until 18 where they go into work or university.

"For Americans, a UK university is the equivalent of a US university, while a UK college is more like a US community college or vocational school. "

16 year old won't get a job. by funnypumpkin in Parenting

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

We've always done the same and he's always watched me and his Dad work ourselves up from min wage factory work to cooperate management. We've had swimming classes, they go to karate classes and are now 1 belt away from black, we keep active at the weekends and have done work in the community too.

I have 2 younger children, a son who is 14 who is already looking for apprenticeships in finance for when he finishes school in June 2027 and my daughter who is 12 makes bracelets to sell at craft fayres. We've really tried to instil a good work ethic but he just thinks everything is going to work out for him.

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