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Soul_of_Wit

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1. My advice for parents

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Tue Apr 21, 2026, 12:50 PM

Apr 21

Teach your children (and model for them) a preference for experiences over consumerism. In particular, experiences with friends and family over FOMO with internet strangers. You won't be nostalgic for most objects you had decades ago. You will be nostalgic for experiences you had.

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My advice for parents Soul_of_Wit Apr 21 #1