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Your Kid Isn’t Your Trophy
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Alright, parents. It’s time for some tough love. We all want our kids to do well, but let’s get real: if you’re treating your kid like a trophy, you’re doing it wrong.
When you treat your kid like a trophy, their achievements become about you, not them. You start seeing their successes as a reflection of your worth. Their failures? A stain on your reputation. This mindset is toxic. It puts immense pressure on your child and fosters a conditional love based on performance.
Poll of the Day
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“My husband has severe anger issues and often has explosive outbursts.”
I’m struggling and need some advice. My husband has severe anger issues and often has explosive outbursts. It’s reached the point where he’s thrown things and even punched and shattered our tv. Every time this happens, he apologizes sincerely but also tells me that I make him so mad and push him too far, which is why he reacts this way.
Don’t Date Someone For Their Potential
We’ve all been there. You meet someone new and they seem amazing. They’re attractive, charming, and have big dreams and ambitions. You start to imagine a future together, picturing all the incredible things you could accomplish as a couple. There’s just one problem: right now, they’re kind of a mess.
Linkage
What the X-Men would look like on summer vacation – Ned Hardy‘
How to Help Elderly Loved Ones Avoid Common Scams – Shield and Fortify
Elon Musk’s Boundary-Blurring Relationships With Women at SpaceX – WSJ
Sleep masks are magic and they will make an absurd difference in your sleep quality. Any level of ambient light can disrupt sleep quality, so by wearing the mask you block all of that out and sleep deeper – Amazon
The Most Popular Song When You Graduated High School – Mental Floss
The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Exclusive Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined – Wired
Inflation slows in May, with consumer prices up 3.3% from a year ago – CNBC
Jerry West, One of Basketball’s Greatest Players, Dies at 86 – AP News
14 Best Movies to Teach European History Outside of the Classroom – Snip Daily
It’s OK To Build Wealth Slowly – Wealth of Common Sense
AI trained on photos from kids’ entire childhood without their consent – ARS Technica
Metallica is headlining Fortnite’s next concert – The Verge
A Few Relatable And Funny Memes For All The Gamers Out There – Ned Hardy
This gadget creates a 15-foot zone of protection against mosquitoes. Great for the patio or for camping – Amazon
How Does the Stock Market Perform in an Election Year? – Of Dollars and Data
This Is What a $325K Ford Mustang GTD Interior Looks Like – The Drive
Mapped: The Income Needed to Live Comfortably in Every U.S. State – Visual Capitalist
The Tokyo Government Is Launching Its Own Sex App – VICE
What ‘Breathe Into Your Back’ and Other Weird Yoga Terms Actually Mean – Life Hacker
10 Of The Strangest Things Tourists Have Been Advised When Visiting America – Linkiest
The Dumping Grounds
The Calm Before the Tempest: Samarkand in 1218
Imagine yourself as a citizen of the Khwarezmian Empire, residing in the illustrious capital of Samarkand in the year 1218. Samarkand, a jewel of the Silk Road, renowned for its splendor and cultural richness. This city, your home, pulses with the daily bustle of merchants, scholars, and artisans. It’s a place where the air is thick with the fragrance of spices and the hum of lively conversation.
The Difference Between Being Frugal and Being Cheap
We’ve all been there. You’re standing in the grocery store, comparing the price tags on two brands of peanut butter. One costs a dollar more, but you’re not sure if it’s worth it. You start to wonder if you’re being frugal or if you’re just being cheap. What’s the difference, anyway? And more importantly, how do you know when you’ve crossed the line from smart spending to penny-pinching?
“Can I afford a Tesla?”
Hey guys the new model 3 is now at 1.99 APR for a 3 year loan and I really want one for the tech (not cause it’s an EV or any political/environmental reason) I am 27M.
My current financials situation is I make 90k a year, net worth is 160k, no student loans, no mortgage, no credit card debt, no car deb [paid off] worth around 18k. I know car is a horrible financial decision but I don’t spend on anything. I know I could not buy one and keep saving/investing too but idk
Yes, technically you can afford to get the Tesla, but let’s take a step back and look at this from a different perspective. You mentioned that you know a car is a horrible financial decision, and you’re absolutely right. Here’s why: