this post was submitted on 03 May 2026
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It’s not about role modeling. It’s about learning and attention spans.
Yeah, but explain that to the children, especially young ones.
I do teaching, and when I set rules about not using phones during class - I put mine to the pile too. You can present the most compelling argument ever, but there's a much higher chance it's gonna reach fifth graders if you actually practice what you preach, and show the example of self-discipline, otherwise it will feel dishonest or unfair to kids, because they're kids.
With that in mind, take them from the adults too lol. I know some adults who are chronically online
The adults already have a job. They’re fine.
The students can’t even read anymore because they’re dumb as rocks.
Same with adults. lol
STFU old man. You don't even know any young people.
Are you one of those dumb as rocks young people I mentioned earlier?
Put your phone away! Listen to your elders!
That's enough reason to not listen you, the fact that you are old doesn't make you smarter, wiser or more worthy of respect
lol some people are so dense that every joke goes over their head. I never claimed to be smarter.
I just claimed that the kids are dumb as rocks because they have cellphone brainrot thanks to their shit parents giving them phones and letting them have access to social media.
Tell me where I made a false statement.
OP is clearly joking.
No. I just don't think everybody younger or older than me is dumb. Which is actually quite fucked.
So you’re the white knight of ageism? Congrats.