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Re:Started a stupid company. Failed. by jaxn on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @09:59AM (#6808299)
As a parent of 6, I call bullshit.

I want my kids to take risks. I want them to challenge the status quo. I want them to think for themselves. I want them to appreciate the irrational.

I don't care if they get an xbox for Christmas.

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Re:Started a stupid company. Failed. by BHSPitMonkey on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @12:38PM (#6809671)
I'm pretty sure we're discussing taking risks that could move your kids into foster care because you're homeless, not the risk of not being able to afford an Xbox.
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Re:Started a stupid company. Failed. by jaxn on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @01:34PM (#6810086)
No we are not. It might be rough while the dad gets a job, but people don't go from startup founder to homeless.
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Re:Started a stupid company. Failed. by BHSPitMonkey on Wednesday November 27, 2013 @02:57PM (#6810673)
... said jaxn in the thread about the guy whose home is being foreclosed upon because he lost his credit and mortgage money in a gamble.
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Re:Started a stupid company. Failed. by jaxn on Thursday November 28, 2013 @10:46AM (#6814969)
I don't know how many kids you have or how many failed startups you have had, but I have some very relevant experience here. Give it 3 months and ask the OP if he ended up homeless.
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