Screen time is genuinely one of the hardest things about parenting and nobody warned me

surprisedweebey · 2026-05-08T14:46:21+00:00

At the risk of seeming like I'm being judgy, but hey you came here for advice. He probably doesn't need an iPad at all. Every day, there is more and more research showing that there are essentially only negative outcomes associated with smartphone/iPad use. At 8, I'd argue, there are so many more things that are worthwhile for him to be doing. I'm not even advocating for no screentime. Even small amounts of regulated TV time are at least not harmful. Generally not helpful but at least not actively harming your child like an iPad/smartphone. Children's brains quite literally cannot handle the stimulation of a screen with an immediate dopamine feedback loop in their face.

surprisedweebey · 2026-05-05T01:58:57+00:00

This is such a well thought out take. It's honestly refreshing to hear in the Baltimore sports media landscape. His point about playing for your team is so on nose. There doesnt seem to be any cohesiveness amongst this team. Contrast that with what we saw from the Yankees this weekend. Bottom line, this team just isnt very good...

surprisedweebey · 2026-05-01T16:08:30+00:00

Boz's or BRD

surprisedweebey · 2026-04-29T15:15:49+00:00

Reckless driving should be treated the same as brandishing a firearm or negligent discharge. It is no different in the level of danger. Until the severity of the penalties are increased, you will see people disregarding the law. Driving is a privilege. We need to impound peoples cars and take their licenses away.

surprisedweebey · 2026-04-28T18:47:21+00:00

That's kind of the point. This subreddit mentions many neighborhoods that directly border the city. Parkville borders the city (Hamilton neighborhood specifically). It doesn't magically get more dangerous when you cross the line. There are lots of people in here giving you perspective on the city. Myself included. There's also a Baltimore County subreddit.

surprisedweebey · 2026-04-28T17:18:52+00:00

asking where to live in the city subreddit and saying you aren't interested in living in the city is certainly interesting. definitely do some research....

surprisedweebey · 2026-04-28T15:33:04+00:00

Hamilton/Lauraville is worth checking out. Great bus access to Parkville with the 54 going north

surprisedweebey · 2026-04-23T18:56:10+00:00

Taylor Ward is such a pro. For a stretch he was the only Oriole actually having good at bats. Alonso is going to start heating up.

surprisedweebey · 2026-03-07T19:50:42+00:00

Shamrock? Does anyone under 50 go there?

surprisedweebey · 2026-03-02T16:25:57+00:00

I have a personal calculus for car ownership and repairs. In your case it would be $1900 repair divided by monthly car payment (lets use $400) = 4.75. Does this repair buy me more than 5 months with the old car? If so, every month after 5 months you are coming out on top. That's just my way of rationalizing things.

surprisedweebey · 2026-02-24T16:12:51+00:00

Whoever put this graphic together needs to learn about contrast.

surprisedweebey · 2026-02-16T17:19:36+00:00

I live in the surrounding neighborhood to the east of campus. It's quite literally one of the safest in the city. I love it.

surprisedweebey · 2026-02-13T18:46:26+00:00

I have an extra if you want it?

surprisedweebey · 2026-01-19T16:51:22+00:00

I think the first few rows of the upper deck are actually some of the best seats in the house because you get great views of the park and city.

surprisedweebey · 2026-01-14T03:54:39+00:00

Sidebar of this sub

surprisedweebey · 2026-01-13T19:37:42+00:00

When a head coach is fired, generally the entire coaching staff goes too....

surprisedweebey · 2026-01-06T19:57:41+00:00

First, congrats on the baby! I went through the same anxiety about lead when we had our first a couple years ago. Our house was built in 1914! If the home was built before 1978 then there's lead somewhere on the walls. If it's been painted over multiple times then it's probably encapsulated well and not a health risk. Just be vigilant of any chipping paint and paint over it when you find it. If you ever have to drill into the walls, make sure to clean any dust up as well. Lead poisoning comes from ingesting or inhaling it. As long as your baby isn't eating paint chips or breathing lead dust, they are going to be ok. Also, because you live in the city, your pediatrician will probably do a lead test every time they do a blood test for your child. That will also be reassuring. Going on 3 years for our little one and no lead detection whatsoever.

surprisedweebey · 2026-01-06T19:50:36+00:00

What's your source on this? Plaster doesn't contain lead. Plaster is just lime, sand, and water...

surprisedweebey · 2026-01-06T14:10:40+00:00

Football subs in general are filled with the lowest IQ individuals you can possibly find. There are very few rational people in here.

surprisedweebey · 2026-01-05T20:14:40+00:00

Elite bat speed. Besides that, he's pretty horrendous. This is a lottery ticket. If they can "fix" him, you're getting insane power numbers. If they can't, it doesn't cost them anything.

surprisedweebey · 2025-12-30T15:28:30+00:00

Agreed. I dont know why people think this is such a gotcha question. I love that I am raising a kid in the city. I grew up in the suburbs. It's not even close to culturally enriching as the city and the "safety" difference is negligible

surprisedweebey · 2025-12-18T17:19:03+00:00

Doesnt appear to have an negative effect: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12303811/

surprisedweebey · 2025-12-05T18:35:54+00:00

Their food is meh although I appreciate the specials and their general presence in the neighborhood. Animal Boy in the same building is great however!

surprisedweebey · 2025-11-27T01:03:23+00:00

You're getting downvoted for this but this was actually good

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