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[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 0 points 4 days ago (2 children)

The kids WILL turn everything into a competition no matter what you think you are doing to prevent that. Humans are naturally competitive. Like it or not.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 17 points 4 days ago

The kids WILL turn everything into a competition

In my experience, it's the parents that need to make every Little League Rec scrimmage into the final game of the world series.

[–] sleen@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

The kids WILL turn everything into a competition

Are you the kids?

[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

I used to be. And it's been a longass time since I was. But I have raised 4 kids AND I have taught math in a school. Kids, and all humans for that matter are competitive. From skipping rope, to running, to racing lawnmowers, to bake offs, and gardening. Humans have an incredibly wide streak of competition.

[–] Holytimes@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

No but he has been a kid, we all have. We are literally all experts in this field assuming you weren't home schooled or avoided all extra curriculars.

[–] sleen@lemmy.zip 0 points 4 days ago

My initial question wasn't about individualistic viewpoints. The question is, are you an expert In knowing others intentions other than yourself?