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In my case anyway, this does:
Why Do Fathers Experience Premature Graying?
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The discussion centers around the phenomenon of premature graying in fathers, often attributed to the stress and worries associated with parenting, particularly during their children's adventurous activities. Participants share personal anecdotes, highlighting how their children's pursuits, such as ice climbing and flying lessons, contribute to their own graying hair. The conversation emphasizes the psychological aspects of parenting, including fear, risk assessment, and the emotional toll of watching children take risks.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of psychological stress and its effects on physical appearance
- Familiarity with risk assessment concepts in parenting
- Knowledge of common activities that may induce parental anxiety, such as climbing and flying
- Awareness of the biological mechanisms behind hair pigmentation loss
- Research the psychological effects of parenting on physical health
- Explore studies on the relationship between stress and hair graying
- Investigate risk management strategies for parents of adventurous children
- Learn about the biology of hair pigmentation and factors influencing its loss
This discussion is beneficial for parents, psychologists, and anyone interested in the interplay between stress, parenting, and physical health, particularly regarding the phenomenon of premature graying.
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Well, at least she's using ropes and harnesses properly. Does that make you feel better? 
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Not really. She commented to a friend that said "Scary" where she replied, "If you know what you're doing it not; just fun." Being old, I know how being "over confident" can sometimes bit you.StatGuy2000 said:
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Oooohhh...she's cute! (And see - now you have even more gray hair! 
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She's on belay. Do you trust her partner who is on belay?
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She's my BABY! But I think I can trust you.Vanadium 50 said:Oooohhh...she's cute! (And see - now you have even more gray hair!
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Hell, I don't even know her partner. Thanks for more gray hair.berkeman said:
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I think I would like to counsel kids coming up on that age to strive to know the difference between fear and danger. (Including my fear for their danger 
). One problematic conflation between the two occurs when the mind attempts to address fear not by recognizing fear as an aspect of the mind, but by pretending there is no danger via another aspect of the mind, confirmation bias ('I just survived a risk. See, accidents can't happen to me'). Confirmation bias is likewise something that can never be completely waived away, but is countered by constant checks, questioning of assumptions, and investigations of the mistakes of others.
To my mind, the military is unmatched at risk assessment in this regard, born of necessity I suppose, due to the nature of placing people purposely in danger, not for fun but for maximizing outcomes.
). One problematic conflation between the two occurs when the mind attempts to address fear not by recognizing fear as an aspect of the mind, but by pretending there is no danger via another aspect of the mind, confirmation bias ('I just survived a risk. See, accidents can't happen to me'). Confirmation bias is likewise something that can never be completely waived away, but is countered by constant checks, questioning of assumptions, and investigations of the mistakes of others.To my mind, the military is unmatched at risk assessment in this regard, born of necessity I suppose, due to the nature of placing people purposely in danger, not for fun but for maximizing outcomes.
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I've gotten several more gray hairs lately.
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Congratulations on a job well done to you. Now watch more pictures like this and accumulate grEy hair :D
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I like her "I dropped my car keys" expression on the lower picture.
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If that were me, I'd be dropping my lunch.Vanadium 50 said:
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Wow! Am I ever glad that neither of my daughters ever discovered climbing. Both are now old enough to know better (which just means that it will now be their fault, not mine!). She is very pretty, but that does little to relieve the concern of a father.
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dlgoff said:Update on my hair. Much grayer now that my daughter has discovered ice.
Looks like she's not in Kansas anymore...
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Wow! Very brave! I can't imagine myself doing that.
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I'm assuming this is boyfriend ?the geologist in me can't help but look at the nice tilted sediments in the background
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No. It's me.davenn said:
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Don't you see the gray hair?dlgoff said:
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Count your blessings - she hasn't discovered skydiving yet.
(And if she is reading this thread... you have my deepest and most sincere apologies for this post)
(And if she is reading this thread... you have my deepest and most sincere apologies for this post)
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Uh-huh, suurrreeee you do.Nugatory said:
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oops, sorry … but take it as a compliment for you looking younger than you aredlgoff said:
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If she ever does, can I get you to change "Gray" in the thread title to "White"?Nugatory said:
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Any of the mentors can take care of that, upon receipt of satisfactory photographic evidence to support the change request.dlgoff said:
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Will do.Nugatory said:
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Update. She's starting flying lessons in August. Is skydiving next ...Nugatory said:
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LOL, hang in there Don!
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sorry buddy ... but, I just couldn't help but laugh, looking at the way this thread has progresseddlgoff said:Update. She's starting flying lessons in August. Is skydiving next ...
fortunately my daughter inherited some of my fear of heights/falling ( self preservation) and she is very happy with just doing lots of mountain trail hikes
I was able to transition from black to grey and going on to white without any input from her
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