• ℕ𝕖𝕞𝕠@slrpnk.net
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      6 hours ago

      you say, to the parents:

      “Kids are a riot, aren’t they? I heard them living it up already early this morning. All that youthful energy! I wish I could still run around like that. Unfortunately I’m getting older and I need my beauty sleep, and can’t get up that early without feeling it later. I’m sure your understand how it is.”

      This shows:

      • understanding of their situation without judgement

      • your needs and expectations without being demanding

      • trust in them to handle their own business now that they have this information

      • cheese_greater@lemmy.worldOP
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        11 hours ago

        Im thinking of blasting Georgia Browns dolphin song on full blast with my portabke speaker every time getting sharper and louder and faster on repeat over time