Parenting the Vulcan Way

(This ain't my kid. He doesn't watch Dora.) 

Sitting too close to the TV will not hurt your kids' eyesight. 

I used to be the guy in the group who argued that logic was not the most sensible way to live your life, leading to boring, predictable decisions without any spontaneity. Once I wasn't the only person in my own life, I found myself more and more leaning back on logic, facts, science, and provable theories when conflicts came up. Especially when we're making decisions with my son, it better make sense. When people assume (or flat out tell me) I'm not doing right by my child because of their "common sense" or opinions on what's right, then I get angry.

• My son sitting too close to the tv is not bad for his eyes. Watching too much tv from any distance is bad for his brain. Stop telling me he's too close.

• Yes, I saw he fell and I didn't jump to pick him up. There's a reason he's so good at walking and getting up at such a young age. There's also a reason he's so laid back and doesn't cry much or for very long. It's the same reason. Back off.

• Colds are caused by virus, not from taking off your socks in the house. Yeah, if you get too cold you can weaken your immune system, but it's not that cold in here and his feet are warm.

• Billions of people live in close proximity to animals and even manage to raise children while doing it. I'm not worried about the dog licking him in the face.

• Why yes, I did let him eat that apple after dropping it. Kids need germs. 

Everyone has an opinion, probably me more than most. There's very few things I don't have an opinion on. But y'know what? The world has facts too. If your opinion is refuted by facts, you're just wrong, so stop looking at me like I'm the crazy one.

Live long and prosper, bitches.