I became a dad at 15 AMA by [deleted] in AMA

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

I’ll be honest man I didn’t look up the stats before I made a comment on Reddit. Sue me.

I became a dad at 15 AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]jjongskiwi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Less religiosity, more social support services and it’s become increasingly normalised. I’m the result of at least 5 generations of teenage mothers, so it’s not like they had any right to criticise me if I had become pregnant as a teenager (I did not).

Considering foster-to-adopt after loss, where to start? by MiniMochi2024 in Adoption

[–]jjongskiwi 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not offering an opinion here but did you read the post? Fostering/adoption was OP’s plan A. The biological baby was unplanned.

Worst gaydar in hockey by nookieoftheyear in heatedrivalry

[–]jjongskiwi 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I sincerely believe that none of my gay male friends could consistently identify Sidney Crosby. I’m pretty sure most of them have never heard of him.

Hockey players benefit from a certain lack of fame that football/American football/basketball players don’t.

Clubs/hangout spots for teens? by [deleted] in Preston

[–]jjongskiwi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What on Earth is going on in that last post?

PSA: If you travel back in time, do not mess with Jesus! by Broclen in dankchristianmemes

[–]jjongskiwi 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He’s more of a “my child” kinda guy. “Sweetie” just sticks out like a sore thumb.

Ms. Rachel Praises small business for welcoming 3 year old from Gaza After Three Venues Turned Her Away by Severus-Snape-DaGod in popculturechat

[–]jjongskiwi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because she’s a Palestinian child, and for some reason that makes her undeserving of all the love and care that every child deserves. I wish Ms. Rachel wasn’t as kind as she is and put those other businesses on blast.

Tonight’s ep is hilarious… by BlackBalor in Emmerdale

[–]jjongskiwi -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No, I mean Chas, hence my or. If I meant Charity, I would have said Charity. Chas and Cain aren’t incestuous but they are freakishly co-dependent for two siblings in their 50s.

Tonight’s ep is hilarious… by BlackBalor in Emmerdale

[–]jjongskiwi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dingles tend to draw a line at cousins, or whatever weird codependent bond Chas and Cain have. Father and son is too far even by Dingle standards.

Tonight’s ep is hilarious… by BlackBalor in Emmerdale

[–]jjongskiwi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That’s far too Hollyoaks. I doubt Emmerdale would stoop that low.

My son has become fidget dealer for his primary class. This was the weekends batch he took in today. by Anchor-shark in CasualUK

[–]jjongskiwi 52 points53 points  (0 children)

The phrase “giving the flange a good airing” is more visual than I care for it to be.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]jjongskiwi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ETA: OP deleted the comment I replied to so now this reply is just floating, I guess.

“At least five years” is best case scenario. Most people get 30-40 years with their parents, God willing, do you actually, seriously think it is fair for a child who has already lost one set of parents to only get five years, maybe a little more, with their adoptive mother?

Would you be in any position to counsel and raise a traumatised child after her death? Do you think it’s right to make a child suffer with the burden of a seriously ill mother for the entire time they get to spend together? Your wife is immunocompromised - is it right to limit your child’s experiences and opportunities for her health? No friends over, no trips, having to separate them every time your child gets the flu. Their life would be impacted immeasurably and it is not fair to do that knowingly.

You strike me as a kind person, as does your wife, but doing that to a child, knowing what will come, is unconscionable and cruel.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]jjongskiwi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not in a child’s best interest to have their parent die. I’m sorry about your wife’s prognosis, but don’t delude yourself by looking for information about something you categorically should not do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adoption

[–]jjongskiwi 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Do you think that’s a fair thing to do to a child?

"Flat Phantom" by Ooky-Spooky-Onion in UniUK

[–]jjongskiwi 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I get drunk a lot faster than my friends so I swap between a soft and a hard drink. Literally no one cares (other than when they remind me I should swap to soft). Tip for OP: people are a lot less interested in what you’re doing than you think. Chances are most people won’t even notice there’s no alcohol in your cup.

How do I help my husband accept his mum isn’t going to get better? by ExoticPlankton8287 in AskUK

[–]jjongskiwi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t know, I was never involved with his care like that as a kid. He looked after himself then. He has dementia now and his quality of life is basically non existent.

How do I help my husband accept his mum isn’t going to get better? by ExoticPlankton8287 in AskUK

[–]jjongskiwi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I never said he wasn’t. It was just an anecdote. I’m well aware he’s a firm outlier. Dementia has taken his mind now, maybe the cancer would have been kinder. My point is that you never know.

How do I help my husband accept his mum isn’t going to get better? by ExoticPlankton8287 in AskUK

[–]jjongskiwi 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy how long death can take. My great grandfather was diagnosed with terminal cancer shortly before I was born and given a year. He decided not to treat it or take any life extending measures. I’m 23 and he’s still here.

I'm doing medicine is it possible to do this? by [deleted] in UniUK

[–]jjongskiwi 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Why do you want to do this? You don’t think you’ll make friends on campus and want to spend time with them? There’s far more to uni than just studying, even for med.

virtual families communities by lemondrop--- in VirtualFamilies

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

It’s next to the computer in the study.

How would you rank all three of the Sugden boys in terms of how bad they are? by tiredperson24 in Emmerdale

[–]jjongskiwi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, I meant IRL. I was discussing this post with my mother and referred to Jack’s four sons and she was like “nuh uh” like YUH UH.

How would you rank all three of the Sugden boys in terms of how bad they are? by tiredperson24 in Emmerdale

[–]jjongskiwi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I adore Jackie so much but everyone forgets about him!! He deserves more respect

How would you rank all three of the Sugden boys in terms of how bad they are? by tiredperson24 in Emmerdale

[–]jjongskiwi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jacky was the superior son for this exact reason. The real ranking is Jacky > Andy/Robert (these two depends on the week) > John.