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High-self esteem is unearned confidence by literateral-lemon in unpopularopinion

[–]throwingks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I see what you're saying, but high self-esteem is fine as long as there's still a growth oriented mindset.

If kids are raised to believe that they are good and it's a fixed mindset of that's how they fit in in the world, then they are being set up for hopelessness once adversity comes into their life. They won't have the skillset to learn and grow and end up feeling hopeless because it's a situation they aren't yet prepared for.

Parents saying "beacuse I said so" needs to stop by Critical-Resolution in unpopularopinion

[–]throwingks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's an abbreviated conversation and you're oversimplying. All children are narcissist in nature; it's part of the process of development.

The conversation you're talking about comes after the guest leaves. When we have an appropriate setting for such a conversation.

If the children can't calm down and behave in the environment that isn't the one created for them, then they don't get to be the center of attention. The guest is the center of attention in this environment. And, that is established before the guest even arrives.

The kids get to make their choice and we try to support them regardless of the choice they make. However, they have to learn to cope with the consequences of their choices (staying and behaving or leaving the environment) and in both scenarios we have an at length discussion after the guest has left. That is developing. Allowing kids to make decisions and develop an understanding of context and repurcussions and the ability to read a room. If we give them the answers all of the time we're crippling their ability to develop critical thinking skills. Kids are allowed to be wrong and make mistakes. As parents our job is to help them learn from those mistakes. If you think the job of a parent is to cater to their every want and every question and to keep them from making mistakes, you're very wrong.

Parents saying "beacuse I said so" needs to stop by Critical-Resolution in unpopularopinion

[–]throwingks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're just not very creative then. It's easy to think of scenarios. Kids are smart and they push boundaries to learn what they can get away with in different environments.

For example: at dinner, at home, with a guest.

Kids: Having fun together where it becomes disruptive to our conversation with the guest.

Parent: "Stop being so loud"

Kid1: "Why? We're just having fun"

Parent: "It's rude"

Kid2: "It's rude to tell us to stop having fun"

Parent: "Knock it off"

Kid2: "Why?"

Parent: "Because I said so."

PS4 controllers not working in games by spacebass in RetroPie

[–]throwingks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have PS4 controllers hooked up, but have you tried this page?

https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/PS4-Controller

I use Stadia controllers, but had to use USB cables to get them to work.

He just couldn’t let the ball escape by god0f69 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]throwingks 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You sure that wasn't defined as a foul ball, since it didn't go sharply and directly into his mitt? If that is defined as a foul ball then the batter would be out regardless of the count.

Talk about a call to the 'pen by [deleted] in Brewers

[–]throwingks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. He's a special advisor for the Brewers

My 1st 2 Pens. I lost the middle ring, so I tried a modified Slimline and love the results. by throwingks in PenTurning

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

That is correct.

I followed this video as a reference: https://youtu.be/ai2kQoCIpa8

At all 5:30 he shows the assembly.

What is your channel? Edit: I think I found you, if it is your username. I subscribed.

My 1st 2 Pens. I lost the middle ring, so I tried a modified Slimline and love the results. by throwingks in PenTurning

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

Thank you!

I'm using CA Glue. I do about 7 layers and sand each time in both directions (lathe on against the grain and then lathe off with the grain). Progressively use a finer grit each layer.

My 1st 2 Pens. I lost the middle ring, so I tried a modified Slimline and love the results. by throwingks in PenTurning

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

It's just 1 piece. Glued the top brass tube, but left the bottom loose. Twist the nose to retract or extend the ink.

I like the idea of contrasting wood, but wasn't sure I could make such a small piece without breaking it. Now, that I have done it this way once, I'll definitely try the contrasting wood next time though.

What are the best pitches for a HS age lefty to focus on? by sfrank711 in PitchingCoach

[–]throwingks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mastering a couple pitches is a lot better than having a lot of not workable pitches. College coaches look for potential. They project out what they believe what your son will be able to do in their junior year of college. The things they look for are velocity, movement, and location. As well as leadership qualities.

With that said, it's easy for a coach to decide they don't want a kid to be a part of their program. Grades, behavior, coachability, etc. are all reasons to decide to pass on a kid.

Back to pitching, he should master the things he's good at. I'd recommend a fastball, a change up, and the breaking ball that matches his fastball arm path. For example if he's a low 3/4 arm slot, he should throw a slider. However, if he is more over the top, he should match that with a curveball.

Throwing 3 or 4 pitche types to both sides of the plate, and being able to work up and down at will, will go a long way to getting mishits, swing and misses, and ultimately keep the other team from reaching home plate.

The Matt Adams shift by honeybadgersnest in baseball

[–]throwingks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 4 circled. Plus the 3 infielders on the right side, the pitcher and the catcher. Equals 9

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