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fayded_mind

A lesson for people without kids

Jan 10, 2006 17:15

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thanks anyway penntastic January 11 2006, 01:54:43 UTC

I find all of your helpful hints null and void due to the fact that I will NEVER have kids. :)

Re: thanks anyway pith_postulant January 11 2006, 20:19:30 UTC

Methinks you've missed the point old chap. You are EXACTLY the target audience for this post. Unless of course, because you plan on never having kids, you never plan to buy gifts for the children of your friends and relatives.

If that's the case then SHAME on you. ;)

As for Kimberly:

Great stuff, made me laugh.

Re: thanks anyway penntastic January 11 2006, 20:44:17 UTC

I get it. I know the gift GIVING rules apply to me. I'm just saying that if the rules were for GETTING, if I somehow had kids for some reason, that it wouldn't apply because I plan to never procreate.

One more... oz_nerol January 11 2006, 23:32:45 UTC

I think you can add just about all of the edibles to the list. I admit I have visited "friends" and brought BAGS of candy for the kids. There is no quickey way to become a god to one half the room and an asshole to the other. I've seen a kid run 60/mph it only costs about $15 at the AM/PM.

I am hated by all parents... m2_i January 12 2006, 04:54:55 UTC

I hate to be that girl but I am. I live by a completely different set of gift giving rules. Some are in line with the above thoughts, however not most ( ... )

Re: I am hated by all parents... m2_i January 12 2006, 04:57:22 UTC

Question - what is the perfect gift?

Re: I am hated by all parents... oz_nerol January 12 2006, 22:32:49 UTC

a time machine and a condom.

Perfect Gift fayded_mind January 13 2006, 01:27:00 UTC

The perfect gift can make noise when noise is appropriate, but also can be quiet when it needs to be. It can be messy when there is time for mess, but it has a built-in feature that helps clean-up. It can encourage imagination, or just be there if the child wants to veg-out. It doesn't require batteries or accessories, and they might not out-grow it. It becomes something that helps define their childhood, and as such, helps define who they are as people. When it's just right, it can help advance social skills, encourage academic development,, encourage physical activity and therefore health, encourage success and interest in life and give that child a foundation upon which the rest of his life can be built.

A good friend.

I know you can't wrap it, but good friends truly are a gift at any age.

I LOVE YOU GUYS!

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