Pocket knives at the parks

[thomas998]

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5. I find it more scary you think a 3 year old should know what a real gun is. As I have said, my kids will not be around real guns in a domestic setting unless they fall in line with a very bad social group, which is unlikely where we live.
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Really? Then I guess I must have been raised in a mafia family. I was exposed to guns at 3, given one and taught to shoot at 4 yet as of now I haven't been arrested or indited for anything... You have to remember that in different parts of the country people have different norms. I don't assume someone that doesn't own a gun or was never exposed to one is in a bad social group (called liberals if you will)... I just assume they are probably going to be victims... but if he makes you feel better to think people exposed to guns are all members of some nefarious gang then I think is really a reflection of your own narrow believes than anything else.

But I would offer one bit of advice for you. I would suggest that it is never too early to teach a kid about guns. Frankly taking them shooting at 4 is probably a bit too early... but when some kid gets hold of a gun and accidentally shoots someone it is not because the kid had been taught about guns, it is because the kid wasn't taught about them... so do your kids a favor and teach them early because you never know when they might happen upon one.

 

[draybook]

All of this talk about guns and America....just remember, if it wasn't for guns there wouldn't BE an America. So of course they're a part of our culture.

 

[IWantMyMagicBand]

Really? Then I guess I must have been raised in a mafia family. I was exposed to guns at 3, given one and taught to shoot at 4 yet as of now I haven't been arrested or indited for anything... You have to remember that in different parts of the country people have different norms. I don't assume someone that doesn't own a gun or was never exposed to one is in a bad social group (called liberals if you will)... I just assume they are probably going to be victims... but if he makes you feel better to think people exposed to guns are all members of some nefarious gang then I think is really a reflection of your own narrow believes than anything else.

But I would offer one bit of advice for you. I would suggest that it is never too early to teach a kid about guns. Frankly taking them shooting at 4 is probably a bit too early... but when some kid gets hold of a gun and accidentally shoots someone it is not because the kid had been taught about guns, it is because the kid wasn't taught about them... so do your kids a favor and teach them early because you never know when they might happen upon one.

You didn't read my post right. I was replying to another member of the same country I live in, where guns are banned and not acceptable in everyday life. In the UK introducing a 3 year old to a real gun would have child protection officers at my door straight away and I don't get why that person would think it was acceptable. I respect your thoughts that if something is the norm then kids should know about it as soon as possible. Guns and knives are not a normal part of life where we are from so \I don't need to introduce them to my kids anymore than I would a polar bear.

 

[thomas998]

You didn't read my post right. I was replying to another member of the same country I live in, where guns are banned and not acceptable in everyday life. In the UK introducing a 3 year old to a real gun would have child protection officers at my door straight away and I don't get why that person would think it was acceptable. I respect your thoughts that if something is the norm then kids should know about it as soon as possible. Guns and knives are not a normal part of life where we are from so \I don't need to introduce them to my kids anymore than I would a polar bear.

Sorry I didn't know you from the UK. The site doesn't give any indicator as to where you are from unless you click on the poster's name, so I simply assumed you an American

 

[IWantMyMagicBand]

All of this talk about guns and America....just remember, if it wasn't for guns there wouldn't BE an America. So of course they're a part of our culture.

No one is denying anyone's culture,export, etc Many a good thing has crossed the pond - Baby Ruths, Domino's Pizza, Starbucks, Richard Rawlings and of course Honey Boo Boo (I am kidding with the last one btw, you could have kept her there )

Sorry I didn't know you from the UK. The site doesn't give any indicator as to where you are from unless you click on the poster's name, so I simply assumed you an American

You mean AMURICAN (sorry, I couldn't resist lol). No harm done.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

In all seriousness, you seem to respect any culture except ours. And, regardless of what you think, the US is not "without culture". .

of course not, it just happens to be in Petri dishes

 

[englanddg]

of course not, it just happens to be in Petri dishes

Well played!

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Well played!

Thats rather close to a cricket reference, are you trying to say I'm Ingurlish?

 

[englanddg]

You didn't read my post right. I was replying to another member of the same country I live in

No, you were not.

Let me be very clear to you, since you apparently lack comprehension and can't read context.

I am NOT BRITISH.

I am Cherokee, technically. American by citizenship and culture.

Also, teaching a child how to handle firearms, knives, or anything dangerous, is extremely important at a young age and shouldn't involve the government showing up at your front door because you do so.

You, yourself, said your child is so ignorant that they may stab you with a real knife if they found one laying around because they think it's a toy and it's all a game.

And that is why education is important, and part of that education is safety.

For example, it is appropriate when you hand an open / exposed blade knife from one person to another, to say "thank you" to that person handing it to you whilst you both still hold the item. Why? This is verbal acknowledgement that you have a firm hold of the item, so it doesn't fall and cause any injury.

You also should hand off a knife butt first. Why? It's basic safety.

 

[englanddg]

Please don't bother replying with such anger, I don't deserve it.

I won't resort to chucking around insults. Have a nice day.

Then stop looking for anger and insults where they don't exist and apply context.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

You also should hand off a knife butt first. Why? It's basic safety.

But not very hygienic

Id rather use my hands

 

[FettFan]

Okay I think this thing has run its course. @The Mom can we get a lock here?

 

[IWantMyMagicBand]

No, you were not.

Let me be very clear to you, since you apparently lack comprehension and can't read context.

I am NOT BRITISH.

I am Cherokee, technically. American by citizenship and culture.

Also, teaching a child how to handle firearms, knives, or anything dangerous, is extremely important at a young age and shouldn't involve the government showing up at your front door because you do so.

You, yourself, said your child is so ignorant that they may stab you with a real knife if they found one laying around because they think it's a toy and it's all a game.

And that is why education is important, and part of that education is safety.

For example, it is appropriate when you hand an open / exposed blade knife from one person to another, to say "thank you" to that person handing it to you whilst you both still hold the item. Why? This is verbal acknowledgement that you have a firm hold of the item, so it doesn't fall and cause any injury.

You also should hand off a knife butt first. Why? It's basic safety.

Go back and see who I was replying to before shouting at me. I posted a multi-quote reply, I'm on my phone right now which is rubbish but I think it was Minnie something that I was reply to. I know you're know from the UK, you've said it multiple times. And I've been to Cherokee, it was one of the most beautiful places ever. We also stayed in Maggie Valley. I'm well aware of where you are from.

 

[englanddg]

Go back and see who I was replying to before shouting at me. I posted a multi-quote reply, I'm on my phone right now which is rubbish but I think it was Minnie something that I was reply to. I know you're know from the UK, you've said it multiple times. And I've been to Cherokee, it was one of the most beautiful places ever. We also stayed in Maggie Valley. I'm well aware of where you are from.

Yes, Cherokee is a wonderful place.

 

[The Mom]

My my my. Someone relates an experience, and suddenly we get into an argument about gun control, cultural differences, and pool hopping, for all I know. I haven't read every post, but enough to know that this discussion has run its course.