What REALLY grinds your gears?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Mad weak excuse. He might as well say he's staying in to wash his hair.

I just think our cell phone/smart phone obsession in this country is amazing. It controls people's lives and its like their only sense of security. I just wanted to smack the guy. What a lil bitch. And then for his friend to agree...I could never say that to a friend in fear of ridicule.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I just think our cell phone/smart phone obsession in this country is amazing. It controls people's lives and its like their only sense of security. I just wanted to smack the guy. What a lil bitch. And then for his friend to agree...I could never say that to a friend in fear of ridicule.

I forgot my cell at home today. I was like F it I am not going back. Sits at my desk doing nothing all day.

Other then checking scores from time to time or an occasional call it is never used.

My neighbors daughter (27) has a son (4). She never watches her kid just has her phone pressed to her face 24/7. It amazes me how someone can be so addicted to their phone.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I forgot my cell at home today. I was like F it I am not going back. Sits at my desk doing nothing all day.

Other then checking scores from time to time or an occasional call it is never used.

My neighbors daughter (27) has a son (4). She never watches her kid just has her phone pressed to her face 24/7. It amazes me how someone can be so addicted to their phone.

I saw a mother at a Tee-Ball game last season sitting in a lawn chair on the phone in a foreign language AND using a laptop at the same time, during her son's baseball game.

Seriously, your son is 5...so you need to be paying attention to him because of his age, plus...these moments of watching them grow up are something you're missing and will never get back. Pay attention to your kids, parents...soon you'll wish they were small again. Things like Tee-Ball games are something that shouldn't be missed, especially for something as stupid as a phone call or Facebook. That woman and all of the parents like her make me rage inside. I feel so bad for the kids who always have to wait for attention until the phone needs charged.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

I saw a mother at a Tee-Ball game last season sitting in a lawn chair on the phone in a foreign language AND using a laptop at the same time, during her son's baseball game.

Seriously, your son is 5...so you need to be paying attention to him because of his age, plus...these moments of watching them grow up are something you're missing and will never get back. Pay attention to your kids, parents...soon you'll wish they were small again. Things like Tee-Ball games are something that shouldn't be missed, especially for something as stupid as a phone call or Facebook. That woman and all of the parents like her make me rage inside. I feel so bad for the kids who always have to wait for attention until the phone needs charged.

Don't even get me started on Tee Ball. I can't believe you only saw one parent doing that! Other then the coach, myself and two other dads every other parent was checked out.

Tee ball needs the parent's help. Each parent can be a base coach. It is hard game to learn and it is impossible for one coach to be expected to watch all those kids and teach them. Especially since their attention span is a minute.

And don't say "well I don't know baseball" BS! Stand at second and explained to the child when the ball is hit go to 3rd base. In the meantime observe the infielders and make sure they are paying attention. Easy as pie.

Why some folks reproduce is beyond me.

The single mom I spoke of earlier is a real piece of work. Her son is a distraction/obstacle to her social life. Her exact quote.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

I saw a mother at a Tee-Ball game last season sitting in a lawn chair on the phone in a foreign language AND using a laptop at the same time, during her son's baseball game.

Seriously, your son is 5...so you need to be paying attention to him because of his age, plus...these moments of watching them grow up are something you're missing and will never get back. Pay attention to your kids, parents...soon you'll wish they were small again. Things like Tee-Ball games are something that shouldn't be missed, especially for something as stupid as a phone call or Facebook. That woman and all of the parents like her make me rage inside. I feel so bad for the kids who always have to wait for attention until the phone needs charged.

At dinner a few weeks back I pointed out to my wife a family and all four had out their phones. Dad was talking, mom texting, son actually had a game not a phone, and the daughter texting. My guess is they didn't say 20 words to each other in the 45min they had dinner.

Dinner is the time we take to catch up with what everyone did at school/work and to enjoy each others company. My 6 yr old daughter will usually get started talking and will entertain us for the entire meal. Its a great age to hear them explain their view of the world and whats going on in their life/school. Last week a kid through a temper tantrum in the class and the way our 6 yr old explained what happened she had us laughing so hard we could not even eat our meal.

[Daseal]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I just think our cell phone/smart phone obsession in this country is amazing. It controls people's lives and its like their only sense of security. I just wanted to smack the guy. What a lil bitch. And then for his friend to agree...I could never say that to a friend in fear of ridicule.

I agree. I love my gadgets but when you're hanging out you dont need to be on it every second. That said, they've done studies and anymore people that are without their smartphones/internet/etc have withdrawl symptoms similar to some of the harder drugs. Pretty crazy.