What should I consider when buying a couch at Ikea?

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The discussion revolves around the experience of purchasing furniture for a new apartment, specifically the need for a comfortable sofa. The original poster expresses a preference for a specific IKEA sofa but receives strong recommendations against buying IKEA furniture due to concerns about quality. Many contributors share negative experiences with IKEA products, citing issues with durability and construction, particularly with items made from compressed wood and cheap materials. Alternatives to IKEA are suggested, including second-hand furniture and local auctions, emphasizing the potential for finding high-quality, real hardwood pieces at lower prices. Participants also discuss the importance of considering dimensions for moving furniture into the apartment, especially with tight stairwells. The conversation touches on the balance between budget constraints and the desire for quality, with advice to wait for a more substantial budget before investing in long-lasting furniture. Overall, the consensus leans towards avoiding IKEA for significant purchases and exploring other options that offer better durability and value.
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lisab said:
My sister-in-law would smack her kids two constantly. When those kids started school, they were little terrors. Why? They quickly figured out that no one is allowed to spank them in school!

BINGO! No one is allowed to do anything to students at school these days. The same parents whose first instinct is to smack, spank, hit their children are sometimes the worst defenders of their child's egregious actions at school. "What were you doin' gettin' in my boy's face?" is what I've heard too many times in my short career.
 
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Yes - I, too, have a real issue with misbehaving kids in restaurants. The parents never seem to have a clue...they often seem dead behind the eyes. They just look at their kids without any sort of reaction...almost like they can't believe that those kids are, in fact, genetically THEIRS.

I have sympathy for the restaurant owners. They feel uncomfortable asking parents to reel in their little demon seeds, but they really should take into consideration the other patrons in the restaruant.
 
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They should be made to pay for their food and leave right away. Order a pizza if your kids can't behave in public.
 

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