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[deleted] t1_j5nxox2 wrote

I think I get what OP means, when your kids throwing a tantrum in public,

instead of getting frustrated with them, lay on the ground and pretend your dead.

That’ll fix em

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Twishedd OP t1_j5o0zna wrote

I usually press play on the pre-recorded speech and give them the option of walking out or sack of potatoes.

“ I know you’re frustrated xyz happened, it was disappointing this happened when you wanted that. It’s ok to be upset, but right now we’re in a public space, and we need to respect that other people who aren’t having a hard time are trying to enjoy themselves so we’re going to go to the car and chill until our brain cools down, ok?”

Tantrum proceeds

“You have two choices, we walk out of here together, or I can carry you out like a sack of potatoes, what’s it gonna to be?”

Sometimes she gets excited to be a sack of potatoes and the tantrum is cut short, sometimes I thank the heavens we look alike because I’d rather not have the police called for a kidnapping attempt.

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[deleted] t1_j5o1mx0 wrote

When my kid is being a nuisance in public, I collapse onto the floor and start convulsing as if I’m seizing. Works a charm!

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dan420 t1_j5sgxe6 wrote

My mother pretended she was my aunt, lol. “You’re mother is gunna here about this!”

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pcl823 t1_j5nwsvo wrote

you don't seem to be a parent or have a clue on how your so called lpt triggers some in a very bad way.

this is a horrible advice.

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Twishedd OP t1_j5nzd1r wrote

I am a mum of a 5yo and newborn.

Im exhausted, I’m all touched out, I fantasise about falling asleep in the mountain of clean laundry I never have time to fold.

This is one of the few things that help me appreciate the hour and a half ritual that is bedtime, and without wanting to pull my hair out after a long day.

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pcl823 t1_j5o4bbj wrote

as a single mother of a soon-to-be 6yo i guess i understand your level of exhaustion.

your fantasy hit a spot with me. my biggest fear became dying to soon so ... I won't finish the sentence.

well, how different people are, aren't we.

in case you haven't read it today: you're doing great! you feed the kids, cuddle them, put clothes on their backs, play a bit, if you can, show them affection as much as you can, you give them what you can. you're doing great!

would be great to have someone care for us.

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ElGoochio t1_j5o0nrh wrote

Love it! Great advice. The energy is there even if you think it’s not. Thank you!

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[deleted] t1_j5nwv1v wrote

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Twishedd OP t1_j5nzpff wrote

There are no words to describe how sorry I am that this has happened to you.

I hope you have a good support system, I can’t imagine how hard this must be but please seek them out

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AzUreDr t1_j5nxnpc wrote

Thank you Marcus Aurelius.

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Twishedd OP t1_j5nzus0 wrote

I already have like 30 tabs up, don’t send me down another wiki tangent

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AzUreDr t1_j5nzyyf wrote

Well you might want to look at the tenets of stoicism, since you're paraphrasing one of them.

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Twishedd OP t1_j5o20zk wrote

31 tabs it is.

It started with my MIL talking about how much she missed her children being babies, that you don’t appreciate it at the time but eventually you’ll wish you could go back.

I’m not great at doing things for enjoyment but I am very motivated when it comes to avoiding regret, my brain went and twisted the idea into something a tad more morbid. Not for everyone but I find it very effective

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AzUreDr t1_j5o2qwg wrote

I imagine 31 tabs is nothing new for you. You sound like you have a thoughtful and inquisitive soul. Regerts are a great thing to avoid as long as you don't regret what you avoided or society's standards don't change to make you retro-regret.

Yes, some might consider your post needing a trigger warning, but the intent couldn't be clearer that you only wish to help others with a piece of wisdom that helped you.

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SuperSonic4 t1_j5pg0hu wrote

Dead excited about going to Itchy and Scratchy land?

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Flair_Helper t1_j5shks6 wrote

Hello Twishedd, thank you for your submission! Unfortunately, it has been removed for the following reason:

Your post is not a life pro tip. Advice is any guidance or recommendation concerning prudent future action. An aphorism is a short clever saying that is intended to express a general truth or a concise statement of a principle.Try r/YouShouldKnow.

If you would like to appeal this decision please feel free to contact the moderators here. Do not repost without explicit permission from the moderators. Make sure you read the rules before submitting. Thank you!

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keepthetips t1_j5nwhqo wrote

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