I think parents don't know what they are doing. I have thought about it quite extensively (meaning, during this meeting that I am ignoring) and have decided that the best way to potty-train your children is to just give them the proper incentive.
I would just sit down with my kid, let them know the pros and cons, and offer them a "Poop Severance Package." If my child met the potty-training requirements before the 12, 18, 24 month mark, s/he would recieve the cash benefit as well as other non-monetary components. Details below. I assumed a 4% annual discount rate.
from » I seriously just saw yoda in a supposedly professional presentation dept
Are they paying you to go to these meetings?
ReplyDeleteLet me guess, the Yoda thing involved the "luminous beings are we, not this crude matter" part.
Or maybe not. At any rate, I got that clip a few times at BYU.
Karl, I can't wait for you to be a parent. I will sit back and enjoy every minute watching you. -Amy
ReplyDeleteI have to echo Eliza and I'll gladly send you Kristiana for a week if you can break her of the habit of waiting just a smidgent too long. (I've already tried money)
ReplyDeleteOops, I meant I have to echo Amy
ReplyDeletei too can't wait for Karl to have kids (get married first, though), because I will enjoy watching his efforts and frustrations. however, i do think karl is one of the few people i know who actually enjoys being with kids (not in a weird pedophile way, but a good way) and finds a way to engage them in whatever he's doing.
ReplyDeleteanyway - sorry if i got too serious on your very UNserious blog.
Much too serious for the blog bonny...besides, kids are like boats--the best are always belong to other people.
ReplyDeleteYou are dramatically overestimating the NPV--Your discount rate is way too low. Should be at least 10-12% minimum.
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