So this guy’s only reason to live and defining feature is that he collects figurines of a shonen manga?

Take the star, dammit. Take all the God damn stars.

She said something thoughtless and stupid, but does that make her a racist? 

The hell makes you think I care about how much hardware Nintendo sells? This could crash and burn and I wouldn’t give two damns.

I know the consensus seemed to be that this was a silly idea, but I’m all-in on this and will own one by Christmas, maybe at launch. I’ve always had the desire for a portable Switch that I can toss in a bag without worrying about wearing on the joycon rail connections, and is lighter to hold over an hour or two of play…

(that’s the joke)

I 100% agree with you about not buying kids smart phones: they don’t need them. But the problem is that dumb phones are hard to find, especially in the cheap price range. And while there’s no reason that a kid would *have* to ring their parents when away from home, I do like giving mine the opportunity to do so…

My teens don’t have one, and I’m not going to get them one. With all this in mind and the added monthly price, what’s the need?

Bravo. Was coming in to say this very thing. Most of these apps aren’t really appropriate for children, but at certain ages, few things are. It’s far better to watch your child grow and learn about this crazy age and help them navigate it, while keep the worst predators away from them. (like, why is Facebook Messenger…

You’re making a big mistake assuming anyone cares about ANYTHING other than convenience. 

This is exactly how I’m using it.  I recently bought the board game but before I start a campaign I’m going through the video game figuring out the mechanics, the cards and some strat/tactics as well.  The video game is actually kinda boring for all the reasons mentioned in the article but it’s hugely useful as a…

Can’t argue that. Unfortunately parents want to be cool and don’t want kids ridiculed for not being cool. It’s the “everyone has one” crap. And worse is the teachers are now assuming each student has them so having them download specific apps! And you are left behind with other church groups / team Sports events that…

I... I thought I was alone. A dad seen as inept by my family all around me, including my wife. I never stopped to realize it was all over media too (No cable, so no commercials. And we don’t watch sitcoms, mainly). But really to know there are other dads out there struggling with doing their best while everyone around…

“young men of today see Dads as jokes, perpetual punchlines”

It is amazing how different cultures treat this phenomenon too. My wife is from a different country and it is simply expected that the husband goes to work, pays the bills, and basically does nothing with regard to child rearing. To the point that the kids barely know their father and certainly don’t see them as…

Yeah, I’m with you. It’s easy to dismiss this stuff as “gentle ribbing” because that’s actually what it is most of the time. Dad jeans, dad bod, dad rock, etc. I’m not going to pretend this sort of thing is a big deal.

Well said. I have just recently joined the club of fatherhood, and I couldn’t agree with you more. My daughter just got to the 3 month mile marker, and I honestly don’t know how I am able to fit in the leisure time that I seldom get. However, I am playing games when I do get that time. I have found that retro games…

Thank Tim Allen

I understand where you’re coming from, but we have to mock the dad. Because he’s not our hero. He’s a silent guardian. A watchful protector. And a little bit of an oaf.

I read the article, but I’m saying it anyway.