Originally Posted by Ellipses
For most people, being unchallenged is not a huge deal, but when you mention that you don't want a child to become lazy, they respond.


I see the difference now.

I first thought that I'd be calling him lazy now -- But I see that I'm really wanting to prevent that from happening.

I can see how word choice can matter. I'll use whatever word they want if it will make a difference!


Being offended is a natural consequence of leaving the house. - Fran Lebowitz