/r/wholesomememes for when the world seems a little too mean & I need reminding it’s not all bad.

Socialization and as funny as it sounds, it helps build their immune system.

There is one common scenario where playing with toy guns can lead to real violence:

yeah but how will he lord over all the poors if they can’t see the beach they can’t go on? Won’t you think about his feelings!!!

I cannot star these comments enough. The regular exposure to other kids has been SO important for our kiddo. We just can’t offer what a daycare does in terms of socialization and the positive effect it has is amazing.

I was a stay at home dad the 5 weeks that I was laid off. The biggest reason we wanted him back in is for socialization.

Daycare is essential to us, even tho wife and I telework separately 5 days in a two week span. We simply can’t do our jobs while our 16 month old is at home. Not to mention our telework agreement says it can’t be used in place of daycare.

You only need one answer: preserving your sanity.

Whatever happened to “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names will never hurt me”?

It’s a verifiably false statement.

People’s resilience and ability to not be physically harmed by words is not a reason to perpetuate demeaning and hateful expressions, even if they’ve lost some of that ugliness over time. I get what you’re saying here (they’re only words, right?), but this concept of “people just shouldn’t take it the wrong way” is…

I was trying to make a chicken dinner a couple weekends ago, and I was out of chicken stock. So I moistened my stuffing and made my gravy with beer. Still tasted like stuffing and gravy. You can use it as a substitute for almost any “flavorful liquid” and milk most of the time as well.

I’ve never used unsalted butter for any purpose. I honestly never gave much thought to recipes that don’t specify salted vs unsalted. I’ve always just figured salted tastes better and I think I’m right.

A habit I’ve gotten into is tipping more when I have a bad day. If I’m in a pissy mood, I’ll go someplace I like and leave 200% and it’s like exercise. I don’t WANT to do it, but I know it’s better for me to do than not to do.

Wow. My mom would help me out if I needed it, but she has always made it clear that she needs to pay her bills first, because if she doesn’t, no one will have a place to live.

My husband jokes how he hates when people at work would say, “Being a mom” or “Doing things with my kids” when asked what their hobbies were. I have to admit, I stay away from those folk too.

Balance is the key like you said. But generally I agree - kids should stay lower in “wants” in the family. When kids rule the family - they are not good leaders/rullers, so havoc is wrecked. Adults are there with experience to lead the family.

Exactly. It’s only fair everyone gets some things to help enjoy life from time to time.

I mean, I get your point, but if you just have enough food for one, are you going to give it to your kid or eat it yourself...?