This is a great thread. Old Rockhead just craps all over this poor woman's tall tale.
RockRaven (876 posts)
1. Authoritarianism is deeply woven into some people. It infects everything.
Religion, politics, the workplace, family life. It's a toxic, interconnected mess.
That describes prog / libs to a T
Star Member MineralMan (108,866 posts)
14. Was she 10 or 19? Please get your story straight, OK?
We have only what you posted over which to ponder. In your OP, you say the daughter was 19. The OP still says she was 19. Which is it? Perhaps when you write up one of these observations, you could take a little more time and provide a little more information.
This is where MM starts crapping on her parade, however he doesn't realize she is not only psychic, she has a gig at the fair guessing weights and ages.
Now here is where some basic mafamaticks kicks in, the boy was 9 and the girl was 10 so that adds up to 19. Got it?
MineralMan (108,866 posts)
7. I think you have picked weak examples, really.
The grandmother may have spoken incorrectly, but if she got the boys to stop hitting, I'm OK with it.
More wisdom from MM, if the boys hir each other and act like boys they may turn out toxicly masculine instead of gay.
Star Member lindysalsagal (8,586 posts)
10. I never heard a word from her nor saw any bad behavior.
The father was enjoying taunting her. There was a nine yo boy with them, off by himself with his face in his hands trying not to cry, wiping his face. Miserable group.
This is where her psychic powers kick in and she is able to determine their mood .
MineralMan (108,866 posts)
12. I had only your original brief description to go by, you realize?
You said nothing about that. How long did you observe them? Long enough to determine the dynamic of the situation? How did you determine the father's level of enjoyment?
So many questions. So little information
Old Sherlock MM is back with a brilliant deduction, my dear Watson!! :
NCTraveler (29,183 posts)
15. Creative storytelling requires more depth. nt
The Bullshitometer just went off the chart!!
MineralMan (108,866 posts)
16. Indeed. And accuracy, too. Words are free on DU.
I encourage people to use as many as are needed to tell the entire story. And then, it's useful to proofread to make sure you have your facts right. Otherwise, it's very confusing, indeed.
And last but not least the word of the day is indeed!