People actually do fall for those Nigerian scams!
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During my time of unemployment I have become addicted to trashy daytime television including the Dr. Phil show. Today they had women who had fallen for men over the internet and WAIT! they need money to get back to the United States, so could you please send me some? This one guy said he was from Buffalo, NY and they talked on the phone. You could obviously tell the guy had a west African accent. She sent money for a ticket, and even waited at the airport and WAIT! the guy didn't show up. Later the "hospital" called to tell her that he was in a coma and could you please send money for his expenses. She said she didn't have anymore money. But then they called back because WAIT! he suddenly woke from his coma screaming her name! Oh, the love between them! Just as good as Days of Our Lives! (BTW, after 15 years they felt the need to bring back Patch and Kayla. Good lord.) They had to have a private investigator give her the (obvious) evidence that it was all a scam. At the end of it, I really couldn't feel sorry for the 'victims.' On another note, I'm glad I don't have kids. On Oprah they had tricks that pedophiles use to seduce kids. This guy from the FBI infiltrated NAMBLA for 3 years and it was so sick some of the stuff these guys say and do. (For example, I guy at the park was watching a girl of about 5 doing cartwheels and he thought this was her way of seducing him. Skin now crawling.) All you parents keep your kids safe.
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cykophysh39 wrote:
How many of us complain about the content of TV? Yet we still watch TV.
There's plenty of us here that don't watch TV because of it...
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
I am pretty sure there is, I for one do not own a TV at all. However Plenty of my friends do, and they often moan about the cr@p on TV, but will still flick through the channels to find something to watch! I admit my statement was a a bit of huge generalisation?!! :-)
"a fool will not learn from a wise man, but a wise man will learn from a fool" "It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed." - Theodore Roosevelt "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
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I think one of the contributors could be kids clothing. While do so many pairs of shorts/trousers for young girls (even 2/3 year olds) have things like "Angel" printed on across their bottoms in glittery writing? Why is attention drawn to this area of a child? Even on 12 year olds it just seems wrong - but on toddlers? Part of me would love my next child to be a daughter, but part of me is terrified of the possibility. In today's fashion crazy world very young kids walk around in tank tops and miniskirts, on the kids clothing catalogues they pout with their makeup smeared faces and seem to be trying to convey the message of being sexy. What ever happened to little girls in shorts and normal t-shirts having fun learning about mud and nature alongside the boys?
A mum and loving it! My (very young) blog[^]
We need to be a little bit careful that we aren't being archaic and simply rehashing passed generations. Remember there was a time that a bared ankle was sinful. You say shorts and a t-shirt for a little girl but a hundred years ago that would have been seen the same way you see tank-tops and "Angle" printed itsy-bitsy shorts today. Do we try and stake a style and time as being appropriate with no further ground being given to newer generations? I do agree though that kids shouldn't have to be worrying about looking sexy. They should be kids, innocent and free. If they are striving to be an 8 year old Britney Spears then I'm not sure who is at fault but someone is.
regards, Paul Watson Ireland FeedHenry needs you
eh, stop bugging me about it, give it a couple of days, see what happens.
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I think one of the contributors could be kids clothing. While do so many pairs of shorts/trousers for young girls (even 2/3 year olds) have things like "Angel" printed on across their bottoms in glittery writing? Why is attention drawn to this area of a child? Even on 12 year olds it just seems wrong - but on toddlers? Part of me would love my next child to be a daughter, but part of me is terrified of the possibility. In today's fashion crazy world very young kids walk around in tank tops and miniskirts, on the kids clothing catalogues they pout with their makeup smeared faces and seem to be trying to convey the message of being sexy. What ever happened to little girls in shorts and normal t-shirts having fun learning about mud and nature alongside the boys?
A mum and loving it! My (very young) blog[^]
Megan Forbes wrote:
I think one of the contributors could be kids clothing. While do so many pairs of shorts/trousers for young girls (even 2/3 year olds) have things like "Angel" printed on across their bottoms in glittery writing? Why is attention drawn to this area of a child? Even on 12 year olds it just seems wrong - but on toddlers? Part of me would love my next child to be a daughter, but part of me is terrified of the possibility. In today's fashion crazy world very young kids walk around in tank tops and miniskirts, on the kids clothing catalogues they pout with their makeup smeared faces and seem to be trying to convey the message of being sexy. What ever happened to little girls in shorts and normal t-shirts having fun learning about mud and nature alongside the boys?
That's all fine and good, but who buys the children's clothing? Adults. If they stop buying it, it sends a message to the producer that this is an unacceptable product. It's not the commercial producer's fault, it's the fault of the people that buy their clothing product. And I think that speaks volumes.
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There are people out there who believe it is their "right" to have sex with children. Trust me, I will stop and help you change your tire, I will buy you lunch if you are hungry, and if you are in desperate need of a place to stay, I will make room, for God has truly blessed me more than I deserve. But the scum that preys on children, woe be unto them.... leckey, you are right, keep an *eye* on your children at all times.
Charlie Gilley Will program for food... Whoever said children were cheaper by the dozen... lied. My son's PDA is an M249 SAW. My other son commutes in an M1A2 Abrams
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Agreed - in fact, there used to be a sector of fashion - 8-13 year olds. This no longer exists. Your 8 year old is dressed like your 15 year old, and if your 15 year old is fashionable, she's probably dressed like a tramp.
Megan Forbes wrote:
What ever happened to little girls in shorts and normal t-shirts having fun learning about mud and nature alongside the boys?
You're living in a dream world, even the boys don't do that nowadays. They are on the internet, learning about 'nature', or playing video games. I recommend a book by Neil Postman, whose name escapes me, could be 'the end of childhood'. I don't think it is, I think he has one called 'the end of education', which probably raises similar points, but I do believe he has another book dedicated to the end of childhood as a construct.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
Christian Graus wrote:
I recommend a book by Neil Postman, whose name escapes me, could be 'the end of childhood'.
The Disappearance of Childhood, perhaps?
"Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed" - 2 Timothy 2:15
"Judge not by the eye but by the heart." - Native American Proverb
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There are no decent examples around, of what makes people decent these days. The word decency is hardly ever babndd about these days. The media has alot to do with the way society has evolved. Evolution in this case is not a good thing. It makes me sick when I see all these "Real life" televison programme, where these contestants "act" as outrageous as they can be just to get "noticed" and win. There is also a constant reference to sex, when trying to sell products. A world obsessed with Celebritism(if thats how you spell it) Society is more caught up with looking good and getting rich, that it doesn't take time to reflect on itself. All of us here are probably guilty of all the issues we are speaking of here, but instead of doing something about it, we vent our frustration by complaining about it. How many of us complain about the content of TV? Yet we still watch TV. How many of complain about Kids Clothing? Yet the we still buy them. Complain about the results of consumerism, yet still consume. It is the constant "pressure" to get rich, that drives the criminals out there, the pressure derived from the media and other organisations out there. I could go on and on about this, but it's friday morning, and this subject is way too deep for a friday!!
"a fool will not learn from a wise man, but a wise man will learn from a fool" "It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed." - Theodore Roosevelt "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
cykophysh39 wrote:
How many of us complain about the content of TV? Yet we still watch TV.
I do, and as a result, have not been a slave to TV service for 15 years. If folks would go a week with no TV, that would make a major impact on their lives.
"Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed" - 2 Timothy 2:15
"Judge not by the eye but by the heart." - Native American Proverb
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During my time of unemployment I have become addicted to trashy daytime television including the Dr. Phil show. Today they had women who had fallen for men over the internet and WAIT! they need money to get back to the United States, so could you please send me some? This one guy said he was from Buffalo, NY and they talked on the phone. You could obviously tell the guy had a west African accent. She sent money for a ticket, and even waited at the airport and WAIT! the guy didn't show up. Later the "hospital" called to tell her that he was in a coma and could you please send money for his expenses. She said she didn't have anymore money. But then they called back because WAIT! he suddenly woke from his coma screaming her name! Oh, the love between them! Just as good as Days of Our Lives! (BTW, after 15 years they felt the need to bring back Patch and Kayla. Good lord.) They had to have a private investigator give her the (obvious) evidence that it was all a scam. At the end of it, I really couldn't feel sorry for the 'victims.' On another note, I'm glad I don't have kids. On Oprah they had tricks that pedophiles use to seduce kids. This guy from the FBI infiltrated NAMBLA for 3 years and it was so sick some of the stuff these guys say and do. (For example, I guy at the park was watching a girl of about 5 doing cartwheels and he thought this was her way of seducing him. Skin now crawling.) All you parents keep your kids safe.
Watch out for single shifty looking men around parks. With cameras often, and obviously not associated with a particular child. If you spot one, just go and stand in front of him and look him in the eye like you can see his soul. It wont take long before he runs away.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
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Well, that's true, but you could always give them the option of going nekkid and see what they do
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
Christian Graus wrote:
Well, that's true, but you could always give them the option of going nekkid and see what they do
Wouldn't work with my kids, they'd go naked out of spite. I just won't allow it to be bought, most parents give in.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Michael Martin wrote:
After a year at preschool or kindergarten the kids already know what brands and styles they want to wear. And they go out of their way to get it.
Sure, but it's still up to the parents to decide what to buy for them.
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
Ryan Binns wrote:
Sure, but it's still up to the parents to decide what to buy for them.
Come and talk to me after you have the kids and do this. I have, but most don't nor do they understand what they will be badgered for. See my answer above to Christian.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Agreed - in fact, there used to be a sector of fashion - 8-13 year olds. This no longer exists. Your 8 year old is dressed like your 15 year old, and if your 15 year old is fashionable, she's probably dressed like a tramp.
Megan Forbes wrote:
What ever happened to little girls in shorts and normal t-shirts having fun learning about mud and nature alongside the boys?
You're living in a dream world, even the boys don't do that nowadays. They are on the internet, learning about 'nature', or playing video games. I recommend a book by Neil Postman, whose name escapes me, could be 'the end of childhood'. I don't think it is, I think he has one called 'the end of education', which probably raises similar points, but I do believe he has another book dedicated to the end of childhood as a construct.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
Christian Graus wrote:
They are on the internet, learning about 'nature', or playing video games
Not my kids. They're allowed 1/2 hr per day of computer time. Period. The rest we kick them outside to play.
Silence is the voice of complicity. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. -- monty python Might I suggest that the universe was always the size of the cosmos. It is just that at one point the cosmos was the size of a marble. -- Colin Angus Mackay
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There are no decent examples around, of what makes people decent these days. The word decency is hardly ever babndd about these days. The media has alot to do with the way society has evolved. Evolution in this case is not a good thing. It makes me sick when I see all these "Real life" televison programme, where these contestants "act" as outrageous as they can be just to get "noticed" and win. There is also a constant reference to sex, when trying to sell products. A world obsessed with Celebritism(if thats how you spell it) Society is more caught up with looking good and getting rich, that it doesn't take time to reflect on itself. All of us here are probably guilty of all the issues we are speaking of here, but instead of doing something about it, we vent our frustration by complaining about it. How many of us complain about the content of TV? Yet we still watch TV. How many of complain about Kids Clothing? Yet the we still buy them. Complain about the results of consumerism, yet still consume. It is the constant "pressure" to get rich, that drives the criminals out there, the pressure derived from the media and other organisations out there. I could go on and on about this, but it's friday morning, and this subject is way too deep for a friday!!
"a fool will not learn from a wise man, but a wise man will learn from a fool" "It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed." - Theodore Roosevelt "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
cykophysh39 wrote:
How many of us complain about the content of TV? Yet we still watch TV.
My family and I don't watch TV *at all* -- there's nothing, absolutely nothing on worth watching. If there ever is, we wait for it to come out on DVD and either by it or rent it.
cykophysh39 wrote:
How many of complain about Kids Clothing? Yet the we still buy them.
We never have bought such clothing and we never will. We also teach our kids standards and how to judge between right and wrong.
cykophysh39 wrote:
Complain about the results of consumerism, yet still consume.
Again, as a family we are always striving to consume less. It's difficult though.
Silence is the voice of complicity. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. -- monty python Might I suggest that the universe was always the size of the cosmos. It is just that at one point the cosmos was the size of a marble. -- Colin Angus Mackay
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cykophysh39 wrote:
How many of us complain about the content of TV? Yet we still watch TV.
My family and I don't watch TV *at all* -- there's nothing, absolutely nothing on worth watching. If there ever is, we wait for it to come out on DVD and either by it or rent it.
cykophysh39 wrote:
How many of complain about Kids Clothing? Yet the we still buy them.
We never have bought such clothing and we never will. We also teach our kids standards and how to judge between right and wrong.
cykophysh39 wrote:
Complain about the results of consumerism, yet still consume.
Again, as a family we are always striving to consume less. It's difficult though.
Silence is the voice of complicity. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. -- monty python Might I suggest that the universe was always the size of the cosmos. It is just that at one point the cosmos was the size of a marble. -- Colin Angus Mackay
Well this is certainly is encouraging finding other people like myself out there. Do you think we are a small minority?
"a fool will not learn from a wise man, but a wise man will learn from a fool" "It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed." - Theodore Roosevelt "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
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Watch out for single shifty looking men around parks. With cameras often, and obviously not associated with a particular child. If you spot one, just go and stand in front of him and look him in the eye like you can see his soul. It wont take long before he runs away.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
Note: I recently found out that if you can find out what country the person is, and get some identifying info from them, you can contact the US embassy in that country, and they will have the person arrested. Nigeria takes this stuff very seriously, but they are a country with few resources, and can't go chasing after these guys randomly. With information, they will go after the people. The penalties are very severe. These people are ruining Nigeria's reputation in the world, and the government doesn't like that one bit.
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There are no decent examples around, of what makes people decent these days. The word decency is hardly ever babndd about these days. The media has alot to do with the way society has evolved. Evolution in this case is not a good thing. It makes me sick when I see all these "Real life" televison programme, where these contestants "act" as outrageous as they can be just to get "noticed" and win. There is also a constant reference to sex, when trying to sell products. A world obsessed with Celebritism(if thats how you spell it) Society is more caught up with looking good and getting rich, that it doesn't take time to reflect on itself. All of us here are probably guilty of all the issues we are speaking of here, but instead of doing something about it, we vent our frustration by complaining about it. How many of us complain about the content of TV? Yet we still watch TV. How many of complain about Kids Clothing? Yet the we still buy them. Complain about the results of consumerism, yet still consume. It is the constant "pressure" to get rich, that drives the criminals out there, the pressure derived from the media and other organisations out there. I could go on and on about this, but it's friday morning, and this subject is way too deep for a friday!!
"a fool will not learn from a wise man, but a wise man will learn from a fool" "It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed." - Theodore Roosevelt "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
cykophysh39 wrote:
Yet we still watch TV.
I don't :-)
cykophysh39 wrote:
Yet the we still buy them.
I don't. That is, my daughter dresses her age.
cykophysh39 wrote:
yet still consume.
Well, there's no way around that :-)
cykophysh39 wrote:
It is the constant "pressure" to get rich, that drives the criminals out there, the pressure derived from the media and other organisations out there.
I think it's more the media pushing hte idea that everything you do, you can blame on someone else ( my childhood, the company that signed me up to a contract, etc ) that has eroded the feeling of personal responsibility.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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cykophysh39 wrote:
How many of us complain about the content of TV? Yet we still watch TV.
My family and I don't watch TV *at all* -- there's nothing, absolutely nothing on worth watching. If there ever is, we wait for it to come out on DVD and either by it or rent it.
cykophysh39 wrote:
How many of complain about Kids Clothing? Yet the we still buy them.
We never have bought such clothing and we never will. We also teach our kids standards and how to judge between right and wrong.
cykophysh39 wrote:
Complain about the results of consumerism, yet still consume.
Again, as a family we are always striving to consume less. It's difficult though.
Silence is the voice of complicity. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. -- monty python Might I suggest that the universe was always the size of the cosmos. It is just that at one point the cosmos was the size of a marble. -- Colin Angus Mackay
ahz wrote:
If there ever is, we wait for it to come out on DVD and either by it or rent it.
Agreed. WE do the same. I am not a target market, nor are my kids. We will not watch advertising. To me, it's annoying. To the kids, it's manipulative. Seriously, since we stopped TV, the sort of Xmas presents requested has become much more tied in things they actually like, and not things they saw on TV.
ahz wrote:
We also teach our kids standards and how to judge between right and wrong.
That's the most important thing IMO, having a sense of personal responsibility ( in this case regarding your kids ), and passing that on. The media teaches the opposite - if you do wrong, it's not your fault.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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Christian Graus wrote:
I recommend a book by Neil Postman, whose name escapes me, could be 'the end of childhood'.
The Disappearance of Childhood, perhaps?
"Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed" - 2 Timothy 2:15
"Judge not by the eye but by the heart." - Native American Proverb
If that is a book by him, then that's the one.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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Christian Graus wrote:
Well, that's true, but you could always give them the option of going nekkid and see what they do
Wouldn't work with my kids, they'd go naked out of spite. I just won't allow it to be bought, most parents give in.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Amusingly, you're telling us that you are stubborn, and your kids are too :P But, good on ya, that's the way to do it, don't let the kids run the house.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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Christian Graus wrote:
They are on the internet, learning about 'nature', or playing video games
Not my kids. They're allowed 1/2 hr per day of computer time. Period. The rest we kick them outside to play.
Silence is the voice of complicity. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. -- monty python Might I suggest that the universe was always the size of the cosmos. It is just that at one point the cosmos was the size of a marble. -- Colin Angus Mackay
I'd love to say the same. My kids have limited DVD/PC access as well, but getting them outside is virtually impossible.
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ Metal Musings - Rex and my new metal blog
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Well this is certainly is encouraging finding other people like myself out there. Do you think we are a small minority?
"a fool will not learn from a wise man, but a wise man will learn from a fool" "It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed." - Theodore Roosevelt "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
cykophysh39 wrote:
Do you think we are a small minority?
Yes, but it's growing.
Silence is the voice of complicity. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. -- monty python Might I suggest that the universe was always the size of the cosmos. It is just that at one point the cosmos was the size of a marble. -- Colin Angus Mackay