Terrible article, terrible writing, terrible family.
Have you never interacted with real people or something? I can think of a lot worse ways to discipline your kid...
I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
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Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#22Is "burner phone" Aussie slang or something? Anyway, I like it :)
Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#23Is "burner phone" Aussie slang or something? Anyway, I like it :)
It's a common term in the US in my experience, although as the article indicates it is usually a phrase related to crime.
Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#24Earlier quoted context omitted.
Separating child from phone addiction is Byzantine?
A week long punishment is pointless. A child's perception of time means a ten minute punishment is as effective (probably more effective) than a week long punishment.
I don't think it is that simple depending on the age.
I'm willing to bet a 10 year old wouldn't think much of 10 minutes without a phone.
Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#25This is intended to be humor. Don't take it too literally. eating-uncooked-instant-noodles-straight-from-the-packet My sons learned that from me. I began doing it during my second pregnancy when even saltine crackers were not plain enough for my level of nausea. Yes, it's mind bogglingly messy.
Next pregnancy, try plain matzo.
Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#26Earlier quoted context omitted.
Separating child from phone addiction is Byzantine?
A week long punishment is pointless. A child's perception of time means a ten minute punishment is as effective (probably more effective) than a week long punishment.
It's punishment for a 12 year old not a 2 year old...
Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#27This person sounds like an absolute control freak and terrible parent. Oh no, eating junk food in bed? Better... come up with a byzantine punishment?
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Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
Separating child from phone addiction is Byzantine?
A week long punishment is pointless. A child's perception of time means a ten minute punishment is as effective (probably more effective) than a week long punishment.
When they’re small, maybe. But once they’re at an age where the device represents a portal to social engagement, I find a complete weekend-and-next social cycle basically approaches infinity in their eyes. A week is usually sufficient, but there’s been times where two is necessary. However, each of my kids differ with effectiveness of different punishment types.
Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#29This is intended to be humor. Don't take it too literally. eating-uncooked-instant-noodles-straight-from-the-packet My sons learned that from me. I began doing it during my second pregnancy when even saltine crackers were not plain enough for my level of nausea. Yes, it's mind bogglingly messy.
this is a very popular south korean snack!
Re: I wanted to punish my daughter with a no-frills phone but it didn't go to plan
#30Has anyone tried the user interface of a burner phone? Recently I tried exchanging numbers with a friend who has a burner phone - a replacement for a lost phone. Yes, good luck with dialling a number or storing a number in the contacts. Even sending a text is a trial of user experience, an intelligence test akin to solving a Rubik's Cube. So it is good to see that a 12 year old can work out some of these functions. I…
I recently tried to dial a number on a modern smart phone. I gave up and just found a landline. Is not making calls on the kind of burner phone in the article much easier? Just type in the numbers on the physical buttons that have the numbers written on them permanently, and then push some kind of "make this call" button (often bigger and central in some way)?