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AM Schimberg's avatar

That's why my family LOVES board games! Clearly defined rules. No holds barred competition. We teach them all, from the youngest ages they are able to play, the game is the game. I, as your mother, who is moved by your tears usually, don't give a rip in the context of the game. Your tears motivate me to win harder. 😄😄😄

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Essay33's avatar

Oh that takes me back to good times. I taught my kids games when they were little by subtly throwing the win until they mastered the game's concepts. Then I made them earn their wins, no holds barred.

When my daughter began to beat me every time at Scrabble (I have an MA in English Lit and she went to trade school and became a pastry chef) I was a proud mom indeed.

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PRice's avatar

So do you let the child learn that 'em' is actually a word? Or do you allow the equivalent of stomping on their face?

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