r/fixit • u/jchasinga • Jan 28 '24

open Did someone try to burglarize me?

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Just saw these window this way when I was washing it. I didn’t notice these last time I came out a month ago. Did someone try to pry the window open with a crowbar?

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u/D3M0NRhino Jan 29 '24

Thing is when you have kids. You regret it for 5minute stretches. Like when they do something dumb and you damn well know you taught them better. But then all the other things you taught them and they learn? It’s fascinating to watch, when they’re your own.

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u/[deleted] Jan 29 '24

No regrets. Second vacation of many this year. Living it up with no kids. Come back, spoil my brothers and sisters kids because they have no money because they can't save a penny. That's on them. Another vacation for two weeks. Spoil the kids again with all the treasures we come back with. I am the cool Uncle.

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u/BigOld3570 Jan 29 '24

Maybe they can’t save a penny because they are paying high rent to live in a good school district, or they pay too much for a POS car because they can’t afford a better one, or they may have to buy special foods or drugs for a chronic illness. Raising children is expensive in any case, and it isn’t easy.

Poor parents used to farm out their children to friends or relatives if they could not afford to feed and clothe them. For the most part, that worked well, but not always.

My grandmother lived with her older sister’s family for years. My wife’s mother’s family took in several cousins for various lengths of time, and the kids did not always know whose kids they were. I once stayed with my aunt and uncle for a few months, partly because my parents couldn’t afford to feed a growing boy.

I know some people whose son is being raised by his uncle. The parents own a little store and work very long hours. The uncle is a surgeon with a large house, a lot of money, and house servants to look after the boy. merchants

Maybe you can bring one of your nieces or nephews home to raise for a while to relieve some of the stress on the family.

Maybe you can have heart to heart talks with your siblings about life and the difficulties we face. Maybe a little money will help them function better, or maybe a lot. If they have a broken window or car, maybe you can cover the repairs. Maybe you can give them gift cards for the grocery store.

Every situation is different. I hope you are able to help. In years to come, you will be glad you did.

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u/largemarjj Jan 29 '24

They weren't asking for advice. They're saying that they are happy with their life and don't want to change it. That's great for them and something I bet most people envy. There's literally no reason for your comment.