tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post2771550487414427133..comments2024-03-28T22:15:17.067-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/29/24: Kent Week #2: Living swankily among the swellsNeil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-21006970844995887942015-06-15T19:39:55.235-05:002015-06-15T19:39:55.235-05:00Can't argue with that. And kids are a lot more...Can't argue with that. And kids are a lot more likely to appreciate what they buy with money they've earned themselves, or, if that's their only option, to realize they can do without. Coeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130250489695215525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-3387604712377286282015-06-15T19:37:01.868-05:002015-06-15T19:37:01.868-05:00I'm talking about material things. You don'...I'm talking about material things. You don't overdo it on that especially if one isn't well off-and even if they are it's not good just to buy nonstop. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-88402999116392635082015-06-15T16:51:27.142-05:002015-06-15T16:51:27.142-05:00I find the philosophy of saying no more often than...I find the philosophy of saying no more often than yes to be a sad approach to parenting. Of course you say no if your child wants to do something unsafe, or something that will have a negative effect on others, but that's not the case for most things kids want to do. I certainly agree that kids should help out at the level of their capability. Coeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130250489695215525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-3543849733345159792015-06-15T12:27:56.948-05:002015-06-15T12:27:56.948-05:00Mrs. Grandma just wants to give you some good tips...Mrs. Grandma just wants to give you some good tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-75638042121654008202015-06-15T12:26:56.174-05:002015-06-15T12:26:56.174-05:00it didn't appear till a bit later, thanksit didn't appear till a bit later, thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-77391935573254528172015-06-15T12:26:32.824-05:002015-06-15T12:26:32.824-05:00Hope the eldest had to do that too. It will make t...Hope the eldest had to do that too. It will make them better adults and not feel entitled. Too much of that today. I'm sure they are fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-60319585597080314392015-06-15T12:25:40.956-05:002015-06-15T12:25:40.956-05:00goodgoodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-13923896875074694492015-06-15T12:25:09.361-05:002015-06-15T12:25:09.361-05:00Say no more than yes. Well dog is different but th...Say no more than yes. Well dog is different but then you shouldn't be stuck doing all the walking, etc. Those at home should help. Don't be a pushover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-11491164555379383152015-06-15T10:25:24.637-05:002015-06-15T10:25:24.637-05:00But what's too much? If I didn't give in s...But what's too much? If I didn't give in sometimes, and go against my better judgment, we'd never gotten a dog. Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-85612780060559229102015-06-15T10:24:39.020-05:002015-06-15T10:24:39.020-05:00I posted it here too. I posted it here too. Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-42342024946950224052015-06-15T10:24:11.262-05:002015-06-15T10:24:11.262-05:00He's worked since he's 16—stacking boxes t...He's worked since he's 16—stacking boxes the first summer, volunteering for a charity the second and, this morning, I just saw him off for his summer job in the exciting scrap metal industry -- I kid you not. Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-36388844670723833412015-06-15T08:54:54.426-05:002015-06-15T08:54:54.426-05:00Very good column in today's paper about the ex...Very good column in today's paper about the ex football player and excessive drinking. But note to the potheads here, as he says and scientific proof backs up, it is addictive and affects the brain. No, I'm not a big drinker but a bit of wine now and then is safer than weed. Face facts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-40415747307747474732015-06-15T08:53:10.835-05:002015-06-15T08:53:10.835-05:00Well spoiling them too much will not prepare them ...Well spoiling them too much will not prepare them well for life later or make them better people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-71161762954055414292015-06-15T07:59:46.102-05:002015-06-15T07:59:46.102-05:00No doubt their values are solid and honorable to t...No doubt their values are solid and honorable to this day. If we can't "spoil" our children, where do we find joy?Baruchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568908951400103413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-48571220633354386942015-06-15T07:27:16.034-05:002015-06-15T07:27:16.034-05:00I always knew you spoiled them, just from some thi...I always knew you spoiled them, just from some things you said in the columns over time. But all is well that ends well. I'm sure later they worked part time jobs to earn some $.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-1017361168708994072015-06-15T06:45:18.624-05:002015-06-15T06:45:18.624-05:00Marvelous! Are you sure Kent Week will be enough?...Marvelous! Are you sure Kent Week will be enough? Kent Month would be more like it.<br /><br />John<br /><br />Obsequious I know, but sincere, I assure you.tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.com