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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_j96ptw9 wrote

Reply to comment by Herbert-Quain in Scientists create carbon nanotubes out of plastic waste using an energy-efficient, low-cost, low-emissions process. Compared to commercial methods for carbon nanotube production that are being used right now, ours uses about 90% less energy and generates 90%-94% less carbon dioxide by Wagamaga

For additional context, steel melts at about 2,500 F - less than half the temperature cited in this process.

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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_j00d2i0 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

Not just my opinion. The opinions of dozens of other parents, including mine, friends of mine and parents of friends of mine.

And the research never has the whole picture, so I'll stick with people I know rather than strangers I don't, thanks.

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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_j00beor wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

No, I have personal and anecdotal evidence that counters the science.

You can say the science says I'm wrong. I know from personal experience that I'm not.

Also, I'm not talking about actual abuse. I'm talking about discipline. You seem to be just as guilty of myopia on this matter as you're accusing me of.

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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_j008jqi wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

Actually, I don't have kids. And if I had them I would discipline them but not abuse them. You seem to have the concepts confused.

A light smack on the bottom for bad behavior is not the same as beating a child for a minor infraction. You would do well to understand that.

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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_izye2ox wrote

Reply to comment by dun-ado in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

It's all anecdotal, so you won't count it as actual evidence. I know my own parents, friends who are parents, and friends' parents who all used the method I described above to good to excellent success. The children grew up to be healthy, emotionally balanced and capable adults.

It's abundantly clear you have your opinion on the matter. I'm not arguing my point any further than this.

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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_izydc2u wrote

Reply to comment by dun-ado in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

On a large scale and across borders, you are correct. On a personal scale, and between a parent and child, you are 100% wrong. The excessive use of violence or force is damaging, yes. But a small quantity, used sparingly, will encourage positive behavior in small children.

You seem to have bought in to the notion that hitting your kids for any reason is an evil practice, and speaking from personal experience, that is absolutely not the case. For one thing, children under the age of 7/8, can't really be reasoned with. They don't understand why doing something is right or wrong, so you have to tell them and show them.

Once they reach about that age, it's easier to enact discipline without needing to use pain, because the child is better equipped to understand why certain behaviors are right or wrong.

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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_izyb4vt wrote

Reply to comment by dun-ado in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

Well, I'm gay and single so no. But I do know how I was disciplined growing up, and there was a little pain and there was a little fear. Mostly fear of disappointing my parents, sometimes fear of things outside my control (like the boogey man or stuff like that). When I got too rowdy, I got smacked - which wasn't often because I was a very well behaved child.

And I was well behaved because I got smacked when I got too rowdy. Learned my lesson.

I wasn't hit for no reason, nor was I hit frequently. But I understood there would be consequences for my actions - sharp, direct consequences.

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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_izy8rxm wrote

Reply to comment by dun-ado in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

The key word there is extreme. And that word is purely subjective. What you consider extreme another person might consider par for the course.

In short, it's not really your place to dictate what constitutes extreme abuse unless A) the child's life is in danger, B) the child's parent is non copus mentas or C) the child's health is actively being impacted.

Discipline is not supposed to be pleasant. It's supposed to be scary and painful - that's why it works.

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IPutThisUsernameHere t1_izy6jik wrote

Reply to comment by dun-ado in Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire. The habit of using devices to manage difficult behavior strengthens over time as media demands strengthen as well. The more often devices are used, the less practice children - get to use other coping strategies by Wagamaga

That's not the argument in favor of using screens to pacify that you think it is. It just means that some people are bad parents and need to adopt better strategies.

That being said, discipline is not abuse.

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