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Comment Re:Makerspace.... (Score 1) 167

This is very interesting to me. I've been considering pursuing something like this, but I think the current models are too narrow in scope. Why should we only concentrate on metal/plastic/wood shaping tools. I am considering trying to design a place with areas for this, as well as areas to cook, and areas to sew, maybe an area for chemistry.

Comment Re:Pinto (Score 0) 247

I was on this plane once when all of the sudden the hydraulics went. The plane starts spinning around, going out of control, so I figured it's all over and I whip it out and starts beating it right there. So all the other passengers take a cue from me and they start whipping it out and beating like mad! So all the passengers are beating off, plummeting to our certain doom, when all of the sudden, the hydraulics kick back in. The plane rights itself and we land safely. Everyone puts their penises or, whatever, away and deboards.

Comment Re:Root of failure (Score 1) 352

My greed point was to address parental involvement. There are many parents too busy to engage with their children because they are at a subsistence level and they can't survive without multiple jobs. (basic needs/level playing field).
There are also many parents who neglect their children because they are greedy and they have plenty, but want more (fictionalized example).

Comment Re:sage (Score 1) 352

My kids have always played with the neighborhood kids, even when there are disparate ages. Just last week I built a cardboard box "clubhouse" in my driveway and had a half dozen neighborhood kids playing in it with my kids. Alot of parents don't let their kids outside unsupervised, but once they realize I am out there with my kids they are usually ok with them running around.

I take my younger kids outside and actually play with them, we attract kids like sugar attracts ants. It's not an instant process, but if you are seen with your kids, people get comfortable and kids get curious. I think the neighborhood bus stop also helps, get out of the car and talk to other parents.

Comment Re:Terrible Then Too (Score 1) 352

So basically, F*#&! all the kids for the next decade. After that things might have stabilized, bu there will still be the occasional lost class, due to bad instruction that isn't picked up until after the product has been delivered.

Your approach is like buying every car you will ever drive at one time, site unseen, from the best bidder. Then garaging them and assuming they will start in 5, 7, 15 years. You wouldn't do that, why would you do that to kids.

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