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Offline john9001

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« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2002, 02:53:55 PM »
if there is no santa , then where did all the gifts marked "from santa", that i got as a kid  come from ? they had to come from somewhere, i still get some "from santa" gifts.

some times i play "santa " and give cash to street people at xmas, but i lie to them, i tell them it came from god.
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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2002, 03:17:09 PM »
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we should lie to children if it in some way can assist us in taking their money


Yep... lie to the kids... lie to the wife... it's all about keeping everyone happy. They can't handle the truth. :D
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« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2002, 03:46:42 PM »
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some times i play "santa " and give cash to street people at xmas, but i lie to them, i tell them it came from god.


You think you're god?
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« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2002, 03:47:47 PM »
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You think you're god?


He can't be. I am.
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Re: Is it a good idea to lie to our kids?
« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2002, 05:35:34 PM »
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Is it a good idea to lie to our kids?


How else would I get laid?
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« Reply #21 on: December 05, 2002, 04:10:56 AM »
Is it a good idea to lie to our kids?

For all you parents/adults out there, let me ask you this if you say all lying is bad:

Your young child, nephew, niece, etc gave you a piece of 'art work' that they worked hard on that wasn't so good.

Do you tell the truth and say it's not good?
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Do you lie and say it's a wonderful work of art and you'll treasure it?
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« Reply #22 on: December 05, 2002, 05:26:33 AM »
That's a tough question Saburo.  Probably the best way to handle it is, to look for awhile at the drawing and say, hummmm.  Then ask them about it, and they will tell you what's going on in the picture.

Even children can detect insincerity, if you just look at it quickly and say, "That's a nice drawing."  Or that's a beautiful drawing/picture, what is it?  Or worse, "That's a good picture of a cow."  ...When it's supposed to be a horse.

Saying you like it is judgemental.  Children see right through this as bogus.

Best thing to do is take some time to consider the artwork, and let them tell you about it.


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« Reply #23 on: December 05, 2002, 06:01:12 AM »
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That's a tough question Saburo.  Probably the best way to handle it is, to look for awhile at the drawing and say, hummmm.  Then ask them about it, and they will tell you what's going on in the picture.

Even children can detect insincerity, if you just look at it quickly and say, "That's a nice drawing."  Or that's a beautiful drawing/picture, what is it?  Or worse, "That's a good picture of a cow."  ...When it's supposed to be a horse.

Saying you like it is judgemental.  Children see right through this as bogus.

Best thing to do is take some time to consider the artwork, and let them tell you about it.


Les


Tell that to my five year old.  He draws some really interesting pictures, something akin to the cat barfing on a piece of paper sometimes.

I still say 'Awesome picture dude!!!!  What is it?'  He lights up with the complement.  You don't have to say it's ready for the art gallery but something positive is always necessary, particularly when they are small.

As for Santa.  It may be lying but you know what?  They are only young, innocent and carefree for once in their life.   Why destroy that at an early age.  Let the kids believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, whatever.  It seems that kids get older faster and more cynical even more quickly.  The age of innocence disappears rapidly these days, I don't believe in hastening it.
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« Reply #24 on: December 05, 2002, 07:31:41 AM »
never ever lie to anyone about anything ....

... then you can change your name to Forrest Gump :rolleyes:
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« Reply #25 on: December 05, 2002, 07:38:59 AM »
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How else would I get laid?


Are there lots of weird guys sitting on porches playing the banjo where you live?:p
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« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2002, 09:31:05 AM »
Tell that to my five year old. He draws some really interesting pictures, something akin to the cat barfing on a piece of paper sometimes.

I still say 'Awesome picture dude!!!! What is it?' He lights up with the complement. You don't have to say it's ready for the art gallery but something positive is always necessary, particularly when they are small.


Never Lie to Your Kids
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« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2002, 09:36:46 AM »
Curval I don't have kids.  Keep an eye on yer daughters!  :)
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« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2002, 10:29:03 AM »
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Curval I don't have kids.  Keep an eye on yer daughters!  :)


LOL...okay, but I have two sons..should I still keep an eye on them.;)
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« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2002, 01:33:10 PM »
Poopster...I guess you feel really sorry for this priest too:

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=71843&referrerid=4884
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