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  • nomad@infosec.pubtopolitical memes on db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com•It's science ffs
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    4 days ago

    Honestly people being like him being scammed into believing bullshit is a result of big industrials controlling the media. That’s where you need some stringent new laws with penalty’s that have teeth. Manipulating public opinion to believe in scientific nonsense should be punishable and also after decades later. I see big oil corporations being broken up and using the money to fund some more education of scientific principles to common folks so they are able to make an informed decision at the polls. Also introduce ranked choice voting to reduce dependency of politicians on Corp donations.

  • nomad@infosec.pubtopolitical memes on db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com•It's science ffs
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    4 days ago

    Astrophysics involves also the gases around planets and the energy coming from the sun which are the main reasons for climate change.

    Though to be fair, he probably was dunking with his PhD on someone who hasn’t set a foot into any scientific institution in his life.

    Anybody with a scientific education learns some common principles and learns how the sausage is made. So that alone is probably enough.

  • nomad@infosec.pubtoParenting@lemmy.world•5-year-old is very sensitive; cries a lot - how to handle difficult situations?
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    7 days ago

    Father of three here. Sounds like a mixture of giving in to all his demands and him demanding your time and attention. So keep at it not giving in to all his whims just because he melts down.

    That being said, the things you describe sound more like genuine sadness and dispar. Leaving you kid all day in daycare, they might have a genuine and relatable need for your time and attention. I understand that’s the economic reality for many people, but children need their parents time and attention and at that point he has not only waited all day to see you, but is also probably tired and has no more patience left.

    Putting him to sleep is about comfort for him that he knows. For a father there is a time to start doing that so he gets used to it. Have you tried bringing him to bed when your partner is home? Start together, but you read the bedtime story or whatever. Then gradually reduce your partners presence until you can go it alone. Be aware that he might actually insist you bring him to bed on days your partner is home now.

    Finally with things he needs to do but doesn’t want to: give him a few minutes to get himself to do it but make sure he knows there is no way around it and when his time runs out you do it anyways. Usually they prefer doing it themselves instead of being forced to do it.

    Being that sensitive at that age might be a sign of more things like autism or ADHD, but much more likely its a sign of how he is used to getting what he needs which might often be attention not what the fight actually started. Try encouraging him to spell out what he needs from you and doing things independently from you.

    E.g. “go wash your hands while I unload the dishes, if you are done when I’m done, we can play immediately”

    Finally: TV is not the devil and if it gives you an hour to calm down yourself and have the energy to deal with him properly, that is fine. Just don’t use it to calm him down or avoid confrontation.

    Sounds like you have a full day and a full life. You can do it! :)

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