Journal #5544

Posted 15 years ago2009-01-03 15:30:48 UTC
satchmo satchmo“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett”
My son is not quite eighteen months old, but he can already identify the various parts of a computer--CPU, PSU, graphics card, etc.

40 Comments

Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 16:50:28 UTC Comment #47134
You are stupid. Don't force the child to learn from that age. And I thought you're a doctor. What fucking kind of thinking have you ? Making experiments on your own child ... sheesh !
At least, I'll do this kind of stuff with my child ar around 5 , but not 18 months !

A child doesn't learn logically at that age. Instead you should play games with him. I feel bad for that child's future childhood ...
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 17:09:01 UTC Comment #47140
How do you know striker ... satchmo is the doctor here...
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 17:14:37 UTC Comment #47117
Striker, you're a complete and utter twat, do you know that?
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 17:49:39 UTC Comment #47114
I can't argue since I haven't experienced raising a child yet but have you Striker?

I think that's quite cool Satchmo! Kind of like raising a top soldier, just throw them in! ;D
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 18:45:20 UTC Comment #47135
"Striker, you're a complete and utter twat, do you know that?"

At least I'm not drunk almost all the time like you are. And I learned a few things from school until now. Why do you think there's kindergarden first and not school DUH ?

And what do the children do at a kindergarden ? Learning computer parts and then programming ? Lol I so lol'd at your way of thinking !

I may be a twat ( I don't even know what's that) but I don't care. I don't want to discuss anything anymore in this post because I'll only flame and that's not a good thing.

[EDIT] Oh raver, because he's a doctor you think he's right all the time ? I was at my family doctor when I caught a cold and the mister didn't administer me anti-biotics even though I was kinda bad. After one week in which my head exploded he realised he made a mistake. Lol man ? No that's not a lol. That was a bad mistake. I hope only satcmo will be a good doctor if not a good parent. Just...just don't torture the poor child for god sake.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:06:29 UTC Comment #47141
Every person are different. Some people have a big tallent for creativity and like to work with there hands. And some people are born for science and working with numbers. Because satchmo is a doctor, its obvious this talent is in the family.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:07:24 UTC Comment #47110
You go to the doctor for just a cold?
Softy...

I have a cold right now (catched it on the 31st) and im just gonna wait until the battle is over, if you know what that means...

And i think it is a good thing that Scott can identify PC components. I think it raises the chance of getting a job in the ICT business.

Can't wait for the "My son can identify various parts of a HL map (world brush, brush entity, point entity etc)!" post! :D
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:08:10 UTC Comment #47108
Striker, dude, c'mon. What's the difference with learning your child what the name of a computer part is/what sound a cow makes/identifying different animals?
  • The cow says?
  • Moo
  • Good, the CPU does?
  • The fundamental operation of most CPUs, regardless of the physical form they take, is to execute a sequence of stored instructions called a program. The program is represented by a series of numbers that are kept in some kind of computer memory. There are four steps that nearly all CPUs use in their operation: fetch, decode, execute, and writeback.
  • Very good, son, very good.
No but seriously, when you step in and tell a parent what to/what not to do with his kid, especially when he's a pediatrian and you're a kid yourself, you're on quite shallow ground...

Also, about the antibiotics - it's a good thing that he's a bit restrictive with prescribing anitbiotics. Docotors that prescribe antibiotics to everyone even without evidence of a bacterial infection is bad, since that increases the amount of bacterial strains resistant to antibiotics.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:10:12 UTC Comment #47115
"At least I'm not drunk almost all the time like you are."

Under what premise can you say that?

"And what do the children do at a kindergarden ? Learning computer parts and then programming ? Lol I so lol'd at your way of thinking !"

When did programming come into this? Also.. What's wrong with learning what computer parts are in the first place. I wish my dad taught me when I was younger. Today ill gladly say he's an ass. Also, in a lot of ways its like shape recognition. Kids have to do it anyway.

CPU = Circle
Ram = long thin rectangles
GPU = 'normal' rectangle

Its not that hard :x

"Oh raver, because he's a doctor you think he's right all the time?"

Sure they're smart, but they cant make mistakes either? Boo.

And from earlier-
"Don't force the child to learn from that age. And I thought you're a doctor."

He's an "Asian" doctor. And we wonder why that Asian thread exists. Let him teach how he will, and watch his kid be 'smarter' than yours. Besides, what part of learning from a young age is harmful? They're curious anyway.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:16:08 UTC Comment #47136
?! ?! ?! ?! ?! ?! I can't believe you. I thought you know what's sarcasm.

Dude my baby, when he's going to get born, will scream " I want an intel nehalem platform for a cheap start daddy !".

And by the age of 10 he'll be able to make different programs.

[EDIT] You can notice my posts were kinda harsh .
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:24:32 UTC Comment #47116
Sarcasm? Trying to run this off?

I didn't know sarcasm could be extended into a "My doctor didn't give me an antibiotic" story.

Even if it really is sarcasm, that's some pretty detailed stuff -_-

Also.. I wouldn't extend "serious" reading sarcasm beyond a single post, which is why I dont believe you.

note: the "?! ?! ?!"'s dont help
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:31:21 UTC Comment #47133
Wow striker, what crawled up your butt and died?
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:31:54 UTC Comment #47137
My last post was full of sarcasm ...
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:36:07 UTC Comment #47109
The post where you said the other posts where full of sarcasm is full of sarcasm? A conundrum, p? min ?ra!
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:41:21 UTC Comment #47112
You never have used sarcasm in your life, and frankly I'm surprised you know what it means.

You said it was sarcasm just to play off how wrong you were, and just because of how everyone responded.

GTFO the internet, Striker.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:42:07 UTC Comment #47142
Conundrum? A mountain unicycle
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:45:10 UTC Comment #47138
Du beh?ver inte s?ga ...
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:51:06 UTC Comment #47130
No no, something that goes on your penis before sex.

Oh btw strike, my last sentence was full of sarcasm. >_>
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 19:53:18 UTC Comment #47139
checkmate
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 20:33:05 UTC Comment #47120
Hehe, cool Satchmo.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 21:02:40 UTC Comment #47132
lol striker made a fool of himself
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 21:03:37 UTC Comment #47143
Thank you Captain Obvious for letting us know!
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 21:37:22 UTC Comment #47122
uh huh.

If I have a kid, I want his first words to be "Hello, world!".
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 22:01:14 UTC Comment #47144
My honest opinion is that people should do the world a favour and don't have children, or at least not more than two. Earth isn't big enough for everyone.
This doesn't mean I dislike children, it means I think it's better if the children live good lives when they grow up than if they live worse lives because there are too many of them.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 22:26:27 UTC Comment #47118
Unfortunately, considering half the world's population agree that the meaning of life is as simple as continuing one's family genes, i doubt many want to step down from that task.
It wouldn't be fair to decide which families deserve children and which don't. (Although Striker makes it easier to decide.)

"At least I'm not drunk almost all the time like you are."
I lol'd =]

"I want his first words to be "Hello, world!""
win.
I want mine to say "WELCOME TO THE WOOOORLD OF TOMORROW!" to the other babies in the hospital.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 22:35:34 UTC Comment #47145
What I meant was that everyone should take their responsibility to create a better world for the next generations themselves, not that it should be forced upon them.
And yes, I definitely think you are right about about everyone wanting to spread their genes.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 23:39:34 UTC Comment #47126
Ahahahaha, I loved seeing Striker going nuts, then suddenly claiming it's all sarcasm. How pathetic.

Of course, Striker is the undisputed authority on raising kids. If you don't follow his guidelines, then your obviously a bad parent! How dare you try to raise your child!

Oh, and that was sarcasm.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-03 23:53:23 UTC Comment #47127
Glad your kid's developing well, Satchmo. It's good that you're proud of your child and all, just don't get TOO proud or it might start to sound like bragging.

And yeah Striker, I so lol'd at your way of thinking! No that's not a lol. That was a bad mistake. I don't think you could have screwed up any better. Maybe you need to learn some English speech patterns before attempting your so-called sarcasm, or even typing another poorly formed sentence. Way to go.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 00:12:17 UTC Comment #47119
I feel bad for Striker's parents.

Apparently, they did not teach him the proper place and time to use sarcasm.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 00:17:39 UTC Comment #47128
Well hell, kids are usually bright enough to learn that on their own.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 00:25:49 UTC Comment #47131
Well then, we know what the says about Striker.

I personally don't want kids, or at least not more than one. Something about training a baby doesn't really float my boat. I'll be contributing to the reason why Hispanics are starting to become the major race here in the USA. I guess white and a lot of black people don't have enough kids, and all the mexicans have 100 each, so they're starting to take over.

Other problem with numerous children? Funds. Why do you think so many Hispanics are poor? Their number of children.
Do note please, I'm not being racist in any way, I'm just stating facts.

But on a lighter note, sounds like your kid is doing good Satch, hope he grows to be as smart as you, and I'm sure you'd like him to exceed that.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 01:51:11 UTC Comment #47111
Christ, I just read this and had half a mind to give The_(c)Striker another warning, but satchmo doesn't seem to have taken offence so I'll just leave it. Everyone else has pretty much said what needed to be said and I hope in time he realises what an idiot he's been.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 02:38:49 UTC Comment #47123
I wish I was taught about computer hardware and programming at a young age. I had to teach myself from when I was about 12. Ten years of wasted programming time, sigh.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 02:42:46 UTC Comment #47113
he can identify the computer, but can he identify the porn?
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 07:40:37 UTC Comment #47125
Meh, I know what most parts serve for but that's about it i'm afraid. If you told me to point out every part i'd be lost. But heh, nobody ever teached me about that stuff and the matter is I don't feel it is all that much important for me; I don't follow a study where it is needed to know and if I'm getting another computer I wouldn't home-make it anyways.

..and about the child problem; Africa & Asia. That's all i'm sayin'.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 08:07:20 UTC Comment #47124
"he can identify the computer, but can he identify the porn?"
I'm sure daddy wouldn't want the little tyke surfing through his porn folders and reporting them to mommy. ;D

And congrats, Satch.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-04 11:19:24 UTC Comment #47147
Good job, satchmo!
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-05 05:03:41 UTC Comment #47146
"..and about the child problem; Africa & Asia. That's all i'm sayin'."

Ever been to Africa, FresheD?
The last time I visited Europe, I remember wondering how everyone lives in such overcrowded conditions...and I'm from Africa.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-06 13:25:04 UTC Comment #47121
"computer--CPU, PSU, graphics card, etc."

You know those are kind of hard words for an eighteen months old to spell.

Good job!

After that, instead of teaching animals like cow, bull, lion. (old school!) Try Vortigaunt, gargantua, houndeye etc instead. Stuff he would encounter if we ever open a dimensional portal to Xen.
Commented 15 years ago2009-01-06 22:48:42 UTC Comment #47129
He'd probably grow up thinking they're real creatures, like Santa, etc.

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