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[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone 34 points 1 month ago (2 children)

If I were a parent, I'd probably use 2-3 sick days per year to do this with my kid

[–] fleem@piefed.zeromedia.vip 9 points 1 month ago

this is me. some of my most treasured childhood memories was after a great weekend with a blockbuster game rental that i just needed a couple more days to beat

[–] droans@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I've got a toddler and I'm already planning on doing that once he's old enough to retain the memories.

[–] ghost_towels@sh.itjust.works 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My mom would do this a few times a year with me. I loved those days. I’d help her clean the house and do chores, then we’d do something fun together. I miss her.

[–] peteypete420@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

My mom called those "mental health days"

[–] prex@aussie.zone 7 points 1 month ago
[–] transscribe7891@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

until you don't have enough money to have a home to stay in

[–] Jesusaurus@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ah, teaching an honest life lesson - that corporations are always out to get you

[–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 4 points 1 month ago

Take what you can, give nothing back!

[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 2 points 1 month ago

Teach’em early.
Luddites rebellions

[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 2 points 1 month ago

Bless that kid.
Praxis strikes, walkouts, everything.
Until we are all free.