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- Boshow, on 10/11/2007, -3/+31"Hey kids, roundup time!"
(dumps box of live snakes on front lawn) - inactive, on 10/11/2007, -2/+25I drop kids off at the pool every morning.
- Neem, on 10/11/2007, -1/+24Wendy ( the writer ) cant be that good at keeping kids busy, because she only got to 94 before getting interrupted by her kids on whats clearly a "100 way to" list.
- sockpuppets, on 10/11/2007, -2/+22#1. Duct tape.
- Timpin1, on 10/11/2007, -0/+20Just keep em off XBL please...
little kid voice.."can i get sniper please?" - Boshow, on 10/11/2007, -0/+15From now on breeding will only take place once every seven years. For most of you, that will mean much less breedingl; but for me...much, much more.
-Comic book guy - rnwen2750, on 10/11/2007, -5/+20And every life guard hates you and your kids.
- rnwen2750, on 10/11/2007, -0/+14meshman - until your cat can grow up to be a neurosurgeon and be a constructive member of society, no.
- TheYellowMole, on 10/11/2007, -1/+10@Aegis: http://xkcd.com/c168.html
- Easton, on 10/11/2007, -1/+9This work-at-home dad is more than grateful to get such a big list of ideas. Thanks to Wendy Piersall for putting that list together!
- magixx2, on 10/11/2007, -1/+8Just buy them a box of fireworks.
- rnwen2750, on 10/11/2007, -1/+8... Oh the irony. People on digg telling other people to go outside.
- futureb, on 10/11/2007, -1/+8i usually drop my kids off at the pool after lunch...but often i just wait until i get home.
- Typhoon2009, on 10/11/2007, -0/+5You should hear them in Counter-Strike and Battlefield 2... I've already set up my Emergency Preparedness kit for the onslaught of high-pitched 11 year old voices screaming when they get killed and teamkilling for vehicles.
- cyclox, on 10/11/2007, -2/+7"Buy age appropriate computer games - my kids started at the age of 2" What? Are you kidding me?
Why not just buy your kid a motorized scooter so you can see them getting fat in real time?
Top 1 way to keep your kids busy during the summer:
1. Send them outside. - celerityfm, on 10/11/2007, -2/+6Did you read the article? It actually recommends doing things like taking trips to the library, doing cooking projects with them, etc. It's not about "what can you do to make it so that you can ignore your kids" - it's actually "how to be able to make the most out of your special time with your kids"
That and it's actually a great article, plus it mentions slings and other baby-wearing stuff, so it get's an A+ in my book. - Cheeseness, on 10/11/2007, -1/+4@sodade
I agree. I think one of the worst things that's happening these days is the trend for people to think that being a parent is all about finding things for their children to do (like watch TV, play video games, etc.) so that they're out of their hair.
That's got a few pretty major drawbacks:
1) Your kids end up being exposed to things that you might find questionable (ie: sex, violence, etc. in movies/video games)
2) You'll end up waking up one day and wondering how they grew up so fast and why it seems that you missed out on most of it
3) Most importantly, your child will probably grow up without having a good, strong bond with their parents
Sure, every now and again, you'll want some time to yourself and you'll want to teach your kid to be self reliant and keep themselves occupied, but most of the younger parents I know never want to spend time with their kids, and I can see it creating a lot of dysfunction down the track. - scallon, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3Exactly! Kids dont need all of this structered BS. Give them some empty yards and woods and creeks and watch the summer fly by.
- scallon, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3Wrong article me thinks...
- saleggo, on 10/11/2007, -1/+4Or your lazy-ass kids could actually go out side and PLAY instead of sitting on their asses on the computer all day.
- biochem, on 10/11/2007, -1/+394 ways? psh, all u need to do is plop your kid down in front of the TV.
- mos6507, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2Unless you've been in the position of trying to work from home you shouldn't judge. I'm a single parent and I've had to change jobs in order to free more of my evening time up that was being consumed with being on-call on the VPN. It's a delicate balance being there and trying to multitask as a father and as an employee. But kids do get bored and while you do have to do some things together (like reading, cookies, games) they have to learn how to entertain themselves as part of becoming more independent. Kids are kids and parents are grownups. They can't expect to use you 24/7 as playmates. Part of the problem is that we have become so shut off from the rest of society that it's hard for kids to maintain active friendships. Playdates have to be carefully arranged and parents have to be so involved that it's sometimes easier to just keep them home. I live in an urban environment where I can't let my daughter out of my sight. I myself grew up in the suburbs of Boston where nobody ever even locked their doors. By the time I was my daughter's age I was walking myself back and forth to my friend's house with impunity.
- arpnuke, on 10/11/2007, -3/+5Marijuana.
- phenolholic, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2dude, shes not at the mall. secondly, good idea, work more hours so she can have nothing to do all day but spend it.
- ummagummas08, on 10/11/2007, -2/+4It should be titled "94 Ways to Keep Kids Busy for the Work at Home Parent - who makes a ***** ton of money"
I mean seriously, buy your kid a computer, get a laptop, a blackberry -
Actually, I take it back, the site no longer works for me; just says SUSPENDED. - Daniel591992, on 10/11/2007, -2/+3Get them a digg account?
- Nodaki, on 10/11/2007, -0/+1The good old days of not being paranoid about everything.
- phenolholic, on 10/11/2007, -0/+1all of the items in this list calls for you to spend money on supplies just so they can have something to do. heres a better idea, give them a rake and a lawnmower and have them cut the yard. its work and exercise, and they'll know how it feels like to be a Mexican. watch your kids be eager to go back to school, and do good!
- inactive, on 10/11/2007, -1/+2Thanks TheYellowMole, I guess no one gets that joke.
- TenebrousX, on 10/11/2007, -2/+3"a new CPU and monitor for less than $500 total"
sigh... - inactive, on 10/11/2007, -1/+1just play hide and seek. say ur the seeker. let them find a hiding spot and they will be quiet and still for hours!
- obxjdt, on 10/11/2007, -1/+1How about put work down and spend time with your kids.....Play catch with them, teach them to ride a bike, read a story, teach them how to make fire, make a boat, make an arrowhead, enjoy life, take time to smell the flowers, put family over money, etc, etc....And most importantly, how to love. You don't need to get wifi, TV, or video games to raise kids.....All you need is time and love. If you don't have that, then maybe you shouldn't have kids! Your legacy lives in your kids, not your bank account. The type of adults your kids turn into says what type of person you are/were. That's your true legacy. Anyone can make more money, any day. You only get 1 shot at raising your kids. Do the right thing, and the right thing will find you.
- leftfoot, on 10/11/2007, -1/+1Kid Stoned! - http://youtube.com/watch?v=fXTRi5Ns0Z0
=D - inactive, on 10/11/2007, -2/+3Mistakes found:
1. Lol, when you buy your kids a $500 computer, they'll say "Mom, this PC is too slow. Get me a new one!"
2. CPUs are not desktops nor are they laptops. What a stupid bitch.
3. After getting Popsicles: "Mom I feel sick I wanna go to the doctor"
4. Hahaha they don't have enough bandwidth, serves them right for making such a stupid list.
5. After giving them a phone: "Mommy after we did prank calling this guy had caller ID and was gonna report us to the police"
6. "Mommy I'm allergic to educational TV or sites can I get outta PBSKids.org and go to one of those forums you always talk about"
7. There's a lot more that you can find yourself.
Yes, I'm also sorta a kid myself, but lmao this blog post is just stupid. - nocternaloxide, on 10/11/2007, -1/+1I can't believe they're saying bring a mobile device when you go out so you can continue doing your work. WTF is the world coming to? I thought the purpose of going out is to get away...WITH the kids.
It's sad that so many stupid parents will read this and think "Oh ya, great ideas! I never thought of that. Hmm, I can get like so much more done." (They might say a few more "likes" in there). - yamyogurt, on 10/11/2007, -2/+295. If none of these methods work teach them how to play pick up teeth.
- hiPpymIck, on 10/11/2007, -2/+2more at this NYTimes site
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/homebusiness/a/homebizkids.htm
Dugg for Firefox toolbar (summer activties #2) - h0zae, on 10/11/2007, -4/+4how about not having kids until you are ready give them your attention!!!
AKA: PARENTING!
Quit letting technology raise your children - you might as well lock them in a room with all this recommended sh*T - saleggo, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I am at work, Jack ass.
- trivitabusiness, on 03/01/2009, -0/+0I can vouch for #1 on the list! (Getting your child their own computer) That action alone has been a lifesaver! My 7 year old was so interested in what I do online that I ended up introducing him to Squidoo. :) Now when I am writing, he sometimes jumps on his computer to write as well, though our topics differ a bit. lol I write about home business and marketing for the most part and he writes about Pokemon, Bakugan and various other cartoon characters! It's really cute- it's a common interest that we share and his pages end up getting enough traffic to earn him a little money each month which he thinks is amazing. :)
- obxjdt, on 10/11/2007, -1/+1nevermind.....guess I'll read it again.....
- obxjdt, on 10/11/2007, -1/+1After re-reading the artical, and the comments posted on the page....I must say it's sad that anyone thinks this is a good artical. It is a list of things for your kids to do while you look at your computer......Can anyone figure out why kids today are so unruly & disrespectfull? If you don't have the time to be Mom or Dad, then don't have kids!!! Bake some ***** cookies instead of your $1,000 plasma monitor!!!!
- Moosetrail, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0@Phenolholic
Agree with everything except the "Mexican" part. Hopefully, most children (probably not) know the value of chipping in and helping with chores without comparison. Chores first and fun afterwards. - Edmundtai, on 08/28/2008, -0/+0Great ideas.I am impressed. I also come across 1 webpage that discusses this topic as well at http://www.wikihomebiz.com/children-in-the-home-bu ... it's written by home business expert himself. Do take a look.
- android32, on 10/11/2007, -1/+1I agree.
How about, don't have kids if you have to find ways to get them out of your hair other than sending them outside. Send your kids outside, it's the ***** summer time! In fact, throw out your TV set so they don't get mesmerized by its ***** and let them actually play. Going outside too dangerous? I think we're all alive and most of us are from the days when kids used to play outside. I drank from the lawn hose, I'm still alive, I played in mud, I'm still alive, I climbed trees, never broke a bone, my friends and I would play contact games and we never hurt each other.
Look, if your parenting skills didn't suck or if you weren't such an idiot as to not realize that kids should play outside in the summertime, then your kids might be a little nicer and wouldn't need to be filled with the brim with meaningless structure that you idiots impose on them. As George Carlin said, everyone should get at least a few hours of day-dreaming time every day - it's good for you, much better than giving a 7 year old a computer. If you suck at parenting this much so as to actually take this article seriously, you shouldn't have had kids in the first place. - dpdesign, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0You think that makes you cool, adding booze to the end of your list, kid?
- inactive, on 10/11/2007, -2/+11 word: Tivo
- haxr, on 10/11/2007, -2/+1Or... buy them World of Warcraft
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