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rgramjet
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Quote from: ducatiz on September 14, 2011, 10:28:22 AM
I've already had that conversation with the Mrs. Ducatizzy Jr will be getting a minibike as soon as he's old enough and can handle a bicycle.
I've already got an XR50 for my son and he's only 2.
A friend was selling it for a good price, so I figured might as well get it now.
He already likes to ride on it. He sits in front of me on it and we coast down the walkway in our back yard, and up onto a small dirt pile. Gotta start small.
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I bought my son a push bike (balance bike?) about 3 months ago. Teaches them to counter-steer instead of driving it like a tricycle. He's come from falling down every 2 feet to being able to ride a sizable hill. Really cool moment is when it "clicked". You could see him thinking about it, and then he started counter-steering and leaning all on his own.
Far from perfect, but there is a yamaha 50 waiting for him on Xmas day
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Quote from: TAftonomos on September 14, 2011, 12:38:04 PM
I bought my son a push bike (balance bike?) about 3 months ago. Teaches them to counter-steer instead of driving it like a tricycle. He's come from falling down every 2 feet to being able to ride a sizable hill. Really cool moment is when it "clicked". You could see him thinking about it, and then he started counter-steering and leaning all on his own.
Far from perfect, but there is a yamaha 50 waiting for him on Xmas day
My son has one as well (KTM brand...ya, I'm a sucker
). I had to remove the seat because he is too short to have it on. He's starting to figure it out now though, which is cool to see.
Guess we should stop threadjacking the child-less thread!
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Quote from: Triple J on September 14, 2011, 01:26:02 PM
Guess we should stop threadjacking the child-less thread!
yeah you silly reproducing threadjackers!!
although, that is kinda a perfect example of what happens in real life with the peeps with kids when talking to the peeps without,,many times the conversations just organically change to be about the kids.... not necessarily a bad thing
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Quote from: elyse on September 14, 2011, 01:36:20 PM
not necessarily a bad thing
Meh. I generally don't find people's kids NEARLY as fascinating as they do.
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Properly handled, parenthood is a monumental, important undertaking. I applaud those with the fortitude to do it well.
Occasionally I'll have a flashing, fleeting notion of what may be regret that I didn't produce a blood heir.
However, that said, by my highly scientific studies kids are little more than one terrifying drama after another, a constant and relentlessly consistent drain on your finances, your social life, and your peace and quiet. And don't forget the gradual destruction of everything you own. Simply have a kid and, presto, your life just became a million times harder. You might as well have lopped off one of your major limbs.
And then you'll get the argument, aren't they cute? Sometimes. But mostly not really, not to anyone but you, smack that thing with a bible already. Realistically, if all you want is cute get a cool dog and then fold up a pirate hat out of some old newspaper. Ta-da!
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I prefer to be a bad example to other people's kids. That way I can pass on my legacy without the financial burden of having my own troublemakers.
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Quote from: Speedbag on September 14, 2011, 01:51:15 PM
However, that said, by my highly scientific studies kids are little more than one terrifying drama after another, a constant and relentlessly consistent drain on your finances, your social life, and your peace and quiet. And don't forget the gradual destruction of everything you own. Simply have a kid and, presto, your life just became a million times harder. You might as well have lopped off one of your major limbs.
Can't really argue that!
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It is simply human nature to talk about what is most important to you and what consumes most of your time. Also, it is normal to be more comfortable around people with similar interests. Not to mention you always see the same people at the kids' activites. And finally, if someone makes it clear that they don't like hearing about what is important to you, or participating in those activites it is often easier to move on.
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So....people don't invite you over and it's *their" fault?
Here's a hint-if you want nothing to do with what's the most important thing in the world to your friends....well-it's not exactly being a good friend, now is it?
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<=== playing devils advocate...
could it be that us childless people could in some ways just be extra sensitive to the kid talk... ? people in general tend to talk about what is most important in their lives. i tend to talk a lot about my dogs, especially my dog fasa who is the worlds greatest being (see what i did there?
) .. i do try to notice when my friends eyes have glossed over & i change the subject... but maybe we are a little more aware of the kid talk because we are very much aware we dont have kids of our own....
im 38 & not only do i not have kids, ive never been married.. you think hearing the talk from friends & family about the selfishness & needing someone to take care of you & looking at you like youre an alien for not having kids, try being a 38 year old unmarried female.. apparently having a husband is supposed to be my ultimate goal in life
i think its all about perspective. i LOVE kids, i dont want any, but i love them, so i dont mind hearing about them sometimes. for the most part i enjoy kids more than adults, they arent so jaded & they still think simple things like helium balloons are the best part of life.
as far as friends disappearing on you once they start families, yeah that definitely happens. but there are time constraints on them & you lose commonality. your friends tend to realize that a birthday party for a 3 year old isn't going to be the highlight of your saturday. i have come to realize that if i point it out to my friends that i dont mind hanging out when they are having the kid functions, they tend to include me more often.
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Quote from: loopsrider on September 14, 2011, 02:49:38 PM
To all the parents.... Know your boundaries in a discussion. Touch on the topic of kids but don't dominate and entire discussion.... or evening with friends for that matter...
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To YOU. Realize that your friend's priorities have changed since they've had kids. Deal with it, and don't be all pissy that they don't want to hang out with you non-stop anymore.
Childless people get tired of hearing how they should have children (understandable). Keep in mind though...parents get tired of hearing from their childless friends how they've changed. No shit we've changed!
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Re: Childless by choice...
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oh boy...theres an admin with a lock button coming on soon..i just know it!
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