The effect of tech on upbringing, manners and common sense

[DickyC]

My eldest son works from home and has three lads, 8, 10 and 12.

From his home office, he text his middle son:



He spared his offspring the 'FFS' he added when he sent it to me.

[ikarl]

lined himself up for an easy response next time he asks for money for something..... just send him a picture of money

[DickyC]

ikarl said:

lined himself up for an easy response next time he asks for money for something..... just send him a picture of money

Brilliant. I'll send him your suggestion.

[Glassman]

Looks like a decent cuppa. My eldest (soon to be 17) made me one and it was so white I asked if he could grab me a teabag to suck with it.

[Lo-Fi]

Glassman said:

Looks like a decent cuppa. My eldest (soon to be 17) made me one and it was so white I asked if he could grab me a teabag to suck with it.

"Can I have some tea with my milk?"

[siovey]

These kids obviously never do bob-a-job' any more. Taught me how make a wicked cup of tea when I was young.
As well as how to wash cars, clear out gardens and whatever else those lazy frs we 'jobbed' for couldn't be bothered doing themselves!

[butchstewie]

I like the kids sense of humour.

Who texts someone to do something when you're both in the same damned house?

[Deranged Rover]

butchstewie said:

I like the kids sense of humour.

Who texts someone to do something when you're both in the same damned house?

Spot on.

Much as I hate children as much as the next person who has none, I'm with the son on that one!

[5 In a Row]

butchstewie said:

I like the kids sense of humour.

Who texts someone to do something when you're both in the same damned house?

My wife occasionally does that - for a coffee usually - but its because she thinks she's funny

[geeks]

Deranged Rover said:

butchstewie said:

I like the kids sense of humour.

Who texts someone to do something when you're both in the same damned house?

Spot on.

Much as I hate children as much as the next person who has none, I'm with the son on that one!

Same here, I'd have done the exact same thing to my dad had it been an option when I was growing up.

[Kwackersaki]

Many years ago, late 80’s, we had a 17yr old on day release from college who genuinely didn’t know how to make a cup of tea. He’d been mothered somewhat.

[Warhavernet]

Hopefully the dad knows what to do when the brat/leech asks for a quid or twenty.

[DickyC]

Warhavernet said:

Hopefully the dad knows what to do when the brat/leech asks for a quid or twenty.

The goons got there first.

"Here is a photograph of the secret plans."
"Thank you. Here is a photograph of ten thousand pounds."

[Warhavernet]

DickyC said:

The goons got there first.

"Here is a photograph of the secret plans."
"Thank you. Here is a photograph of ten thousand pounds."

I don't wish to know that.