• schmidtster@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      It’s great that dad wanted to spend time, but could also spend time doing stuff the kid likes or wants too.

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        8 months ago

        As a lifelong avid gamer who’s definitely more an inside cat than an outdoors lad, I always immensely appreciate pops, gf, or the crew whenever they lovingly push me out into nature biz. Yes, the fishing trips can be boring af in the moment. Yes, I’ve wondered if camping is worth the effort. For sure, I’ve been on hikes where I fantasize about that hot new game at home.

        In the end I’m always reflecting on the time fondly.

        It’s good to be out of your comfort zone sometimes. And nearly everybody could use more fresh air these days.

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          8 months ago

          Perfectly said. As a kid I never appreciated the things my dad made me do. But as an adult I really appreciate it.

          I also think it helped me appreciate the games at home more. Once I graduated high school and spent the entire summer at home inside I got really fucking bored of my games really fast.

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            8 months ago

            Yeah man like, in short kids are kinda dumb and short-sighted. I also remember the urge to eat candy and drink pop till I destroyed my stomach, which is obviously a terrible idea haha

            The memories are worth way more than another day fucking off gaming.

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          8 months ago

          Honestly it doesn’t even matter whether you liked or look back on it fondly or not. The only thing that matters is that you had the experience.

          Experiencing different things is good for people no matter whether they like it or not. The experience is valuable in itself.

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          8 months ago

          Valuing a memory more highly than your actual feelings is weird, but you do you. Just don’t expect everyone else to feel the same way.

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            8 months ago

            Games are always there, but the important people in my life are not. 🤷🏼 Life is better with a little bit of actual adventure peppered between the digital adventures.

            Just my two cents, I’m not your supe.