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Imagine the time you grew up was a different time as a kid, but imagine if you were a child in this era now… Do you feel like you could do it and live in this generation with kids, or do you just feel better growing up in a time that today's kids couldn’t relate to or understand?

It’s the Generation Alpha and Gen Beta

As a child, 10 years seems so long. Now at age 30, it seems like 10 years ago was like yesterday.

I just learned 3 people I used to volunteer with at the rescue squad are dead. 2 out of 3 of those people were key people/high-ranking officers at the organization. They all died within less than a year apart and all three were in their 50s! Some of them had kids around my age that used to volunteer too.

Then I was reflecting on how my hometown in Tennessee has changed so drastically in just this past decade. This place is not recognizable anymore! All these damn northerners and Californians are flooding in and warping the culture of the area and driving the cost of living up astronomically. The people that did grow up here are dispersing and leaving. I am thinking about leaving with my fiance when I have the money and means to do so. We'll of course be married by then.

Company used 10,000+ year old DNA to bring back the Dire Wolf. Ok, it's not a dinosaur, but the same thinking may apply

https://nypost.com/2025/04/07/opinion/science-resurrects-the-dire-wolf-and-our-world-is-richer/

Hey everyone, I've got a question I wanted to get some opinions on. When it comes to recording memories of your kids as they grow up, would you choose an old-school camcorder or a more modern device like an iPhone or iPad?

I've been thinking a lot about this lately, especially as I start to imagine what it will be like when I have kids someday. On one hand, there's something really nostalgic and vintage-feeling about those old camcorder videos from the 90s and 2000s. The picture quality might not be as crisp, but there's a certain charm to that home movie aesthetic.

And I bet it would be so cool to be able to pull out those old camcorder tapes when your kids are older and watch them back together, reliving those precious early moments. Like, how amazing would it be to see your baby self or toddler self on that classic camcorder footage? It just feels so sentimental. You can capture and record the birth of your child, take their first steps, ride their first tricycle, and do those other things.

But then again, the cameras on smartphones and tablets these days are just so advanced. The video quality is amazing; you can shoot in HD or even 4K, and it's just so much more convenient to have that capability right in your pocket. Plus, you can easily edit and share the videos straight from your device.

And let's be real, who really wants to lug around a big, bulky camcorder everywhere? An iPhone or iPad is way more portable and discreet for capturing spontaneous family moments.

So I'm really torn! What do you all think? If you had the option, would you go the vintage camcorder route or stick with a more modern mobile device to record your kids growing up? I'm really curious to hear your perspectives on this!

Looking forward to seeing what you guys have to say. Capturing those special family memories is so important, so I want to make sure I choose the right tool for the job, you know?

Any time that the sun is beaming down the whole day, I just feel incredibly depressed. I find cloudy, gloomy looking days to be very aesthetically comforting.

Which Creature do you relate humans closest to from my chosen list?

As long as the arsonist in thief is igniting runsway inflation let's enjoy the prices of the past!

I recently put it in at one of my houses, not because the cleaning ladies just because I'm rarely there. I trust them 100% and have never had cameras for them, it's in case someone else breaks in. But should I tell them as a courtesy?

I am completely burned out.

Ever since I was a kid, I was passionate about careers. For a long time, my career was a huge part of my identity, but having worked 25+ jobs and not being able to hold a job down for at least a year, it really just unmotivated me.

It isn't just going to work and working hard anymore. You always have those co-workers or middle management that throw you under the bus. You have to navigate through all the workplace politics and drama with colleagues. You have to appease your co-workers and deal with micromanagement and co-workers that want to boss you around so they get promoted. There is also this emphasis on being the right "personality fit".

I have already changed careers once. My industry has been decimated and is now oversaturated. I am just tired at this point, and I have been happier lately collecting NEETbux (social security disability). I get $1,800 a month after deductions!

Hey men on here, I wanted to get your thoughts on something - would you own a gun for protection if you had a family with a wife and kids?

I know this is a pretty controversial and sensitive topic, but I'm really curious to hear a range of perspectives. On one hand, I can see the argument for wanting that extra layer of security and the ability to defend your loved ones if something terrible were to happen. But on the other hand, the risks of having a deadly weapon in the house, especially with kids around, also seem really concerning.

What do you all think about this dilemma? Would you feel safer and more protected by having a gun in your home to guard against potential threats? Or do you think the dangers and drawbacks of gun ownership outweigh any potential benefits, especially when you've got a family to think about?

I'm sure there are valid points on both sides of this debate, so I'd really appreciate hearing your honest thoughts and experiences. How would you weigh the pros and cons if you were in that situation? Do you think there are better ways to secure your home and protect your loved ones besides owning a firearm?

For me, I’m thinking I might get one to hold for protection for my future family or even myself, probably before I have a family, because knowing the world we live in nowadays and the current state we’re in, people are crazy and try anything, so we try to be safe, aware, and cautious with our surroundings, especially in our homes. I’m not sure yet.

Bonus question: if you were to own a gun… what kind of gun would you get?

Let me know what you think! I know this is a super complex and personal issue, so I'm really curious to get some insights from the GirlsAskGuys community. Appreciate you sharing your perspectives!