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My son had a skateboarding accident. We don't own a skateboard, so my wife is blaming a child.
Slate Magazine • • technology
Key Points:
- A father seeks advice after his 6-year-old son Kyle was injured trying to ride a friend's skateboard without permission, while his wife blames the friend's presence and wants to ban her from visiting.
- The advice column explains that the wife’s reaction is understandable emotionally but misplaced; the real issue is Kyle's choice to use the skateboard unsupervised, and the friend should not be blamed.
- For another reader, a 6-year-old girl Amelia fed her uncle's pet hawk bacon, causing the bird to get sick; the uncle now wants Amelia to avoid visits until the hawk’s behavior normalizes.
- The column advises ongoing reassurance to Amelia that the incident is forgiven and that the hawk’s behavior will improve, encouraging the family to move past the mistake with understanding and humor.
- The column also references other parenting advice topics, including a story about a toddler choking and a parent's CPR response, highlighting the range of issues addressed.
