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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Himu on January 12, 2013, 07:09:54 PM

Title: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Himu on January 12, 2013, 07:09:54 PM
I was thinking about parenthood lately because someone I know has a kid and they try to dominate the child's life. It reminds me of my own childhood when my dad beat the fuck out of me because I didn't understand how to do something on my math homework when I was 7 or how my mom would try to monitor everything I did.

It seems a lot of American parents tend to be extremes, either too controlling (ie "I am always right" mindset) or too lax.

Parents of the bore, what do you think?
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Mandark on January 12, 2013, 07:17:45 PM
That sounds rough, Himu.

Though to be fair, how hard are fucking fractions?  Jesus.
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Himu on January 12, 2013, 07:19:36 PM
:rofl
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on January 12, 2013, 07:20:01 PM
i used to get beat with a fucking belt for acting up when I was like 3 lol
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Himu on January 12, 2013, 07:25:42 PM
One problem I have with controlling parents is that they tell you to do a thing without explanation. They're just like, "do it, because I'm always right, because I said so" if you ask why they want you to do something.

How do you balance nurturing with the idea that you may be right without coming off controlling?
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Yeti on January 12, 2013, 07:33:47 PM
Is your biological clock ticking?  :-*
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Himu on January 12, 2013, 07:36:07 PM
No, I don't want to be a parent.
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on January 12, 2013, 07:38:45 PM
Youll change your mind
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 12, 2013, 07:57:25 PM
in my experience it is about total inability to control
Title: Re: Is parenthood about control?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 12, 2013, 08:05:49 PM
I thought it was like Oregon Trail: you just have to make sure everyone doesn't die