Rstanley0312 1 #1 February 10, 2012 Sorry if it is a repost but I could not find it after a quick skim of posts. http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16907319/video-of-facebook-parenting-from-youtube-man-shoot-daughters-laptop Thoughts.....Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver604 0 #2 February 10, 2012 +1 Unfortunately as my wife and I have found out your kids reflect the level / degree of their upbring,,,still funny tho "The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." - Michelangelo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,444 #3 February 10, 2012 Well, the part about "you can have a laptop when you buy it" is dead on, but the shooting part is pretty stupid. If nothing else, he could have donated it to someone else's ungrateful teenager She does sound like a princess. That doesn't always happen in a vacuum, y'know? Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #4 February 10, 2012 I like Wendy's post. I have to watch the whole thing but: 1 - public disrespect like what the kid did is out of line 2 - Shooting the computer is stupid. Take it away, take it apart, whatever 3 - put the cigarette aside for just this once how'd the parents lose control of this terrible kid in the first place? why'd dad need to do this outside of private? he really came across as a bumpkin - being tough and direct and firm here is correct, but he just came across as a dork (agree, there's a lot of stuff hidden here) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #5 February 10, 2012 QuoteI like Wendy's post. I have to watch the whole thing but: 1 - public disrespect like what the kid did is out of line 2 - Shooting the computer is stupid. Take it away, take it apart, whatever 3 - put the cigarette aside for just this once how'd the parents lose control of this terrible kid in the first place? why'd dad need to do this outside of private? he really came across as a bumpkin - being tough and direct and firm here is correct, but he just came across as a dork (agree, there's a lot of stuff hidden here) Good thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! Then, he'd really be in a world of shit. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 February 10, 2012 QuoteGood thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! It's in the subtext of the whole thing though. The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a lot about how he deals with life in general. I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now because he put a few holes into a laptop. However, it's not parenting; it's childish. IF, in fact, the video is actually real. IS it? Or is it simply a great way to get hits on YouTube?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #7 February 10, 2012 >The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a >lot about how he deals with life in general. Oh please. He did it because it was dramatic. If he'd thrown it in a fire would that have been better? Or would that mean he's really an arsonist? >I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now >because he put a few holes into a laptop. He's not a hero because he put a few holes in a laptop and he's not a criminal because he used a gun to do it. He's just a parent who used an (overly) dramatic method of following up on what he said he was going to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #8 February 10, 2012 QuoteQuoteGood thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! It's in the subtext of the whole thing though. The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a lot about how he deals with life in general. I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now because he put a few holes into a laptop. However, it's not parenting; it's childish. IF, in fact, the video is actually real. IS it? Or is it simply a great way to get hits on YouTube? are right, it was foolish to use a gun. A chain saw would have been much more civilized and entertaining. You Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 February 10, 2012 QuoteThe fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem Seriously, THAT's what you took away here? Was it his accent or the hat that led you to this specific stereotype? Clearly that gun has been whispering in his ear the entire time, perhaps soaking toxins in through his pores. That horrible gun. He made a dramatic gesture. But I don't see it any different than if he threw it off a roof, or drove his car over it. He's sure not a hero in my book. He let it get to that point. He couldn't restrain himself to deal with it privately like a good dad. He raised a horrible daughter. The fact that there's a couple props in the video that some disagree with is completely not the point, it's the psychology of the dad and daughter that needs addressing. I'm very distressed about the chair, myself. Seriously, it wasn't even painted or anything. But I'm a bit of a chair-o-phobe edit: nevermind, Billvon beat me to it ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #10 February 10, 2012 QuoteI like Wendy's post. I have to watch the whole thing but: 1 - public disrespect like what the kid did is out of line 2 - Shooting the computer is stupid. Take it away, take it apart, whatever 3 - put the cigarette aside for just this once how'd the parents lose control of this terrible kid in the first place? why'd dad need to do this outside of private? he really came across as a bumpkin - being tough and direct and firm here is correct, but he just came across as a dork (agree, there's a lot of stuff hidden here) Shah will be around soon enough to say: "Typical IT professional." Was this guy trying to look Western or something? He's wearing a hat, belt buckle, levis(??!!) all never found at a tack shop or western wear outlet. I wonder if some people got an impression he was some sort of rancher. He doesn't even fit the "redneck" bill._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devildog 0 #11 February 10, 2012 I would have sold it (or my parents would have). Silly to toss that much money away. But, if you're going to be dramatic about it, I would have slung it out trap/skeet style and hit it with a 12 gauge =DYou stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 February 11, 2012 Quote Quote Good thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! It's in the subtext of the whole thing though. The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a lot about how he deals with life in general. I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now because he put a few holes into a laptop. However, it's not parenting; it's childish. IF, in fact, the video is actually real. IS it? Or is it simply a great way to get hits on YouTube? Now, there's a point! Could it be just for 'hits'? Then too, it is on the internet!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #13 February 11, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Good thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! It's in the subtext of the whole thing though. The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a lot about how he deals with life in general. I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now because he put a few holes into a laptop. However, it's not parenting; it's childish. IF, in fact, the video is actually real. IS it? Or is it simply a great way to get hits on YouTube? Now, there's a point! Could it be just for 'hits'? Then too, it is on the internet!Chuck Well, his clothes doesn't add up._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 February 11, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Good thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! It's in the subtext of the whole thing though. The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a lot about how he deals with life in general. I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now because he put a few holes into a laptop. However, it's not parenting; it's childish. IF, in fact, the video is actually real. IS it? Or is it simply a great way to get hits on YouTube? Now, there's a point! Could it be just for 'hits'? Then too, it is on the internet!Chuck Well, his clothes doesn't add up. True! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #15 February 11, 2012 So what's wrong with shooting a laptop? As long as it wasn't in her lap at the time, eh? How many of you guys have never thought about shooting yours? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #16 February 11, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Good thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! It's in the subtext of the whole thing though. The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a lot about how he deals with life in general. I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now because he put a few holes into a laptop. However, it's not parenting; it's childish. IF, in fact, the video is actually real. IS it? Or is it simply a great way to get hits on YouTube? Now, there's a point! Could it be just for 'hits'? Then too, it is on the internet!Chuck Well, his clothes doesn't add up. True! Chuck Even better, he's an urban anti-gun nut and he just set it all up to push his agenda. Right down to even the misconceptions of what a city boy thinks a redneck is like.... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #17 February 11, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Good thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! It's in the subtext of the whole thing though. The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a lot about how he deals with life in general. I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now because he put a few holes into a laptop. However, it's not parenting; it's childish. IF, in fact, the video is actually real. IS it? Or is it simply a great way to get hits on YouTube? Now, there's a point! Could it be just for 'hits'? Then too, it is on the internet!Chuck Well, his clothes doesn't add up. True! Chuck Even better, he's an urban anti-gun nut and he just set it all up to push his agenda. Right down to even the misconceptions of what a city boy thinks a redneck is like.... Nah. . . check out the goatee. His misconception is what a city boy thinks Country will relate to. . . 80's Garth Brooks/Chris Gaines._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maadmax 0 #18 February 11, 2012 From the limited information presented in the video it appears to me that he is an angry, vengeful man who has passed his mental attitude on to his daughter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #19 February 11, 2012 Quote>The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a >lot about how he deals with life in general. Oh please. He did it because it was dramatic. If he'd thrown it in a fire would that have been better? Or would that mean he's really an arsonist? Assuming the video is of a real event and not staged for the benefit of YouTube -- it shows a person who is clearly upset to the point of irrational behavior. Not simply an irrational act in a singular moment, but something he had time to think about and post to YouTube. The guy had a lot of chances to step back and ask himself if it was the smartest way to blow several hundred dollars just to make a point. He had a couple more in the time it took him to upload and make the video public. Here's my point; irrational anger and guns do not belong in the same location. Don't shoot angry. If for no other reason, you make responsible gun owners look bad.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #20 February 11, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Quote Good thing he didn't say; 'You're next if you don't shape-up!' to the little darling! It's in the subtext of the whole thing though. The fact the guy thought his gun was the solution to that particular problem says a lot about how he deals with life in general. I'm sure there is a faction of folks out there who think he's some kind of "hero" now because he put a few holes into a laptop. However, it's not parenting; it's childish. IF, in fact, the video is actually real. IS it? Or is it simply a great way to get hits on YouTube? Now, there's a point! Could it be just for 'hits'? Then too, it is on the internet!Chuck Well, his clothes doesn't add up. Just because someone speaks with a southern accent or dresses like he does, doesn't mean they are stupid. If you read the accompanying article and comments he makes on facebook, he is actually more articulate than most of the people you come across on the net, including here >I have no kids. i really have no opinion other than I think most teenagers now are snotnosed punks, but that could just be me getting old. I'm sure our parents said the same thing about us. However, I DO think that more parents need to learn how to say "NO" to their kids more often.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #21 February 11, 2012 QuoteDon't shoot angry. +1. Guns are to be used when you are cornered and there is no other safe alternative. Using guns in anger, and especially teaching kids that it's "cool" to use a gun when you're angry will do nothing except increase the chances of accidents, or even people doing something really stupid.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #22 February 11, 2012 >it shows a person who is clearly upset to the point of irrational behavior. Not simply an >irrational act in a singular moment, but something he had time to think about and post >to YouTube. Uh, that's the opposite of irrational. He had a goal that involved preparation and planning and he accomplished it. >The guy had a lot of chances to step back and ask himself if it was the smartest way >to blow several hundred dollars just to make a point. Exactly. He thought about it and decided it was. You disagree. That does not make him irrational, any more than your decision to not carry a gun makes you irrational. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #23 February 11, 2012 Over the [lap]top or what?Proof positive (as if any further proof were needed!) that the gene pool is so polluted (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna-Salad 0 #24 February 11, 2012 Father had good meanings, but presentation was executed poorly.Millions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #25 February 11, 2012 Quote>it shows a person who is clearly upset to the point of irrational behavior. Not simply an >irrational act in a singular moment, but something he had time to think about and post >to YouTube. Uh, that's the opposite of irrational. He had a goal that involved preparation and planning and he accomplished it. So . . . you think shooting a laptop was a rational action?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
