@IkeNotabot@MyBanningCareer@BorjomiDrinker Nah I've seen it happen to people. The sheltered kids I knew got totally one-shot by the dopamine, especially since it's all so new and novel to them. It's always best to ease kids into things
@GeordianKnot@BorjomiDrinker Yeah pretty much. That's the age my dad let me get my first smartphone.
He let me and my siblings have tablets before that with browser restrictions. I think that's pretty optimal, but a smart kid will always find a work around. Most you can do is raise them right morally TBH
@BorjomiDrinker It's unrealistic and will lead to a lot of problems. I know from experience, my dad had a similar mindset as you. Listen, the most you can do is teach them what's wrong and what's right, and let them learn to be responsible for themselves early on. They'll be glad you did.
@Capriote_@TURBOPOSSUM Apparently "doing math" and "reading"
Like, I'm pretty sure they already demonstrated the ability to read by writing that down lmao. Wtf goes through these people's heads only God knows
@idk_poor Eh it's complicated, I've seen both happen.
It's very common for the parent to have a freak out that leads to the kid going no contact, and then they start love bombing. To both guilt trip the child and make themselves feel guilt free.
@TheGreatHolySun Yeah it's typical evangelist activities. Trust me I know. Most of them are Sunday only Christians unless there's a group activity planned.
I guarantee you they had chik fil a after this, paid for by the youth group.
@CaptainCrunchNZ It's the eyes bro.
The woman on the right looks like she'd take your money while talking to other guys.
The one on the left looks like she'd pack you lunch with a note inside.
Women don't understand that men are attracted to what's on the inside
@Chinatsuenjoyer I know exactly what you're going through.
It doesn't make you a bad person. Or a weak person. You are stronger than all those who can't relate to your problem. God sees your heart and knows your struggle. He knows you are fighting with all you've got, and He loves you.