Kids in Martial Arts

[abracanabra]

Kids who do martial arts really are disgustingly cute.

Not at all scary, however. I no longer believe that "I've been training since I was four, so I'm an ultimate bad-ass" line. Really? Up until about twelve, it's a waste of time except for self-esteem issues and wearing out some of their nervous energy.

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[prof-vencire.livejournal.com]

I agree.

I can still field-strip an assault rifle in under five minutes. Kindergarten was amazing.

I can't do some of the heavier tools, anymore, though. At least, not without going through the manual.

But an AK? Like tying your shoes.

[cutefuzzysatan.livejournal.com]

So what your suggesting is, have your kids try lots of different things, just in case someday when they're older, they need those skills again. Like reloading a cannon. Or maybe landing a plane. How about riding a bull?

Ooo, better yet - give them the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and start going through, page by page! Make it a family bonding experience.

I like this plan.

[prof-vencire.livejournal.com]

Every year, on their birthday, abandon them somewhere that they can only escape through using the skills they've picked up in previous years.

If you want to be soft, you can go with them, but only as an absolute worst-case safety-net.

[cloudscudding.livejournal.com]

Suddenly, all those "think of it as an adventure" experiences with my family make sense.

[prof-vencire.livejournal.com]

"Builds character"

[cloudscudding.livejournal.com]

Ooo, better yet - give them the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and start going through, page by page! Make it a family bonding experience.

Well, me and the better half already do this constantly, so I expect the as-yet-hypothetical kids will just join in.

[prof-vencire.livejournal.com]

Don't buy the boardgame.

Trust me. Not worth it. Kids or no.