TET: What the TET?

[Ardrentt]

That's true. Parents these days aren't willing to do anything that may "mess up" their kids.

That's blatantly untrue, there are plenty negligent parents out in the world.

I think that's the implication; that the parents who aren't willing to do anything that may "mess up" their kids, as it were, are the negligent ones.

---

I'd argue that a lot of the involvement parents should have in their kids should involve boundaries and rules and the like; it shouldn't involve corporal punishment.

Hell, there's also the free range parents; not entirely sold on the method, but the idea of allowing kids to understand, on their own terms, how to act within a public space seems like a good idea in general.

[Ethel mermania]

That's blatantly untrue, there are plenty negligent parents out in the world.

I think that's the implication; that the parents who aren't willing to do anything that may "mess up" their kids, as it were, are the negligent ones.

---

I'd argue that a lot of the involvement parents should have in their kids should involve boundaries and rules and the like; it shouldn't involve corporal punishment.

Hell, there's also the free range parents; not entirely sold on the method, but the idea of allowing kids to understand, on their own terms, how to act within a public space seems like a good idea in general.

Spare the rod, spoil the child.

[Minoa]

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-aust ... SKCN1SF096

I hereby propose the following definition for "Responsibilty": a portmanteau of "Responsibility" and "Guilty", as in where one (namely the RBA) takes responsibility out of feeling guilty for their mistakes.

I think I nailed it.

[Evil Dictators Happyland]

I think that's the implication; that the parents who aren't willing to do anything that may "mess up" their kids, as it were, are the negligent ones.

---

I'd argue that a lot of the involvement parents should have in their kids should involve boundaries and rules and the like; it shouldn't involve corporal punishment.

Hell, there's also the free range parents; not entirely sold on the method, but the idea of allowing kids to understand, on their own terms, how to act within a public space seems like a good idea in general.

Spare the rod, spoil the child.

I don't think children have expiration dates, but OK.

[Evil Dictators Happyland]

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-aust ... SKCN1SF096

I hereby propose the following definition for "Responsibilty": a portmanteau of "Responsibility" and "Guilty", as in where one (namely the RBA) takes responsibility out of guilt for their mistakes.

There's literally no way to pronounce "responsibilty" that doesn't sound like you're just slurring "responsibility".

[Jetan]

Spare the rod, spoil the child.

I don't think children have expiration dates, but OK.

All humans do. It's just not printed on the packaging.

[Minoa]

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-aust ... SKCN1SF096

I hereby propose the following definition for "Responsibilty": a portmanteau of "Responsibility" and "Guilty", as in where one (namely the RBA) takes responsibility out of guilt for their mistakes.

There's literally no way to pronounce "responsibilty" that doesn't sound like you're just slurring "responsibility".

In that case I am just not good enough at parodying typos.

[Pax Nerdvana]

I don't think children have expiration dates, but OK.

All humans do. It's just not printed on the packaging.

We have packaging?

[Ardrentt]

All humans do. It's just not printed on the packaging.

We have packaging?

Gets ripped apart once you're born, but y'know.

[Jetan]

All humans do. It's just not printed on the packaging.

We have packaging?

Yep. It even comes in several different colours!

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I think that's the implication; that the parents who aren't willing to do anything that may "mess up" their kids, as it were, are the negligent ones.

---

I'd argue that a lot of the involvement parents should have in their kids should involve boundaries and rules and the like; it shouldn't involve corporal punishment.

Hell, there's also the free range parents; not entirely sold on the method, but the idea of allowing kids to understand, on their own terms, how to act within a public space seems like a good idea in general.

Spare the rod, spoil the child.

V For Vendetta. Jo!

[Pax Nerdvana]

We have packaging?

Yep. It even comes in several different colours!

Neat.

[Jetan]

Yep. It even comes in several different colours!

Neat.

Unwrapping is not advised though - it can get messy.

[Evil Dictators Happyland]

Neat.

Unwrapping is not advised though - it can get messy.

I hear that the wrapper can be reused in book covers.

[Jetan]

Unwrapping is not advised though - it can get messy.

I hear that the wrapper can be reused in book covers.

That's true. A bit miserly maybe, but true.

[Hurdergaryp]

I hear that the wrapper can be reused in book covers.

That's true. A bit miserly maybe, but true.

Mainly a technically true matter, to be exact.

[Evil Dictators Happyland]

I hear that the wrapper can be reused in book covers.

That's true. A bit miserly maybe, but true.

What can I say, I like recycling.

[Ardrentt]

That's true. A bit miserly maybe, but true.

What can I say, I like recycling.

Nothin' miserly about recycling human resources.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I hear that the wrapper can be reused in book covers.

That's true. A bit miserly maybe, but true.

I hate those wrapping covers you get with hardcover books. Annoying. I always take those wrappers off and use the pics for decor or DIY projects.

[Hurdergaryp]

That's true. A bit miserly maybe, but true.

I hate those wrapping covers you get with hardcover books. Annoying. I always take those wrappers off and use the pics for decor or DIY projects.

But that damages the resell value IMMENSELY!

[Pax Nerdvana]

That's true. A bit miserly maybe, but true.

I hate those wrapping covers you get with hardcover books. Annoying. I always take those wrappers off and use the pics for decor or DIY projects.

You mean the dust jacket?

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I hate those wrapping covers you get with hardcover books. Annoying. I always take those wrappers off and use the pics for decor or DIY projects.

But that damages the resell value IMMENSELY!

Silly Hurde. I never resell my books. They’re all my Preciouses and I HOARD them!!!

[Evil Dictators Happyland]

That's true. A bit miserly maybe, but true.

I hate those wrapping covers you get with hardcover books. Annoying. I always take those wrappers off and use the pics for decor or DIY projects.

Dust jackets are there for a reason (and they also make convenient bookmarks), but you do you I guess.

[Pax Nerdvana]

But that damages the resell value IMMENSELY!

Silly Hurde. I never resell my books. They’re all my Preciouses and I HOARD them!!!

I hoard books too. I'm running out of shelf space.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I hate those wrapping covers you get with hardcover books. Annoying. I always take those wrappers off and use the pics for decor or DIY projects.

You mean the dust jacket?

Yep. I prefer the plain book, no jacket. They also look more aesthetically pleasing to me when I display them in my bookcases.