When Super Mario cart came out on the switch i was finally able to have this experience. I was able to get a solid first place in every race so he asked if mom would play expecting her to be an easier target. She got on and wrecked his shit, after that he said the game was "old" and that it hurt his eyes to play...
Chess. At 4, I taught her basic movements. Around 5, worked on opening moves and defense.
But during full games... I can't let up. I give her 5-10 take-backs, and ask if she'd like me to explain why this/that was a problem, but always win. Even resetting the board 3 or 4 moves back and walking through it. It worked for a while; but, then she just wanted to restart again. Focused, "sheer will", as is John Wick. Not even a smile. I got a chess clock as I figured waiting too long between moves may be getting her frustrated.
I was wrong...
Now her openings are as strong as mine at 8, remembering every counter and setup and counter-counter I showed her. It's actually getting pretty difficult to think of moves ahead, knowing what she knows, and knowing she knows what you know. She even has come up with a few on her own and I've been taken back.
And I love every fracking moment of it. She's constantly asking for chess, carry a portable in the car, etc.
I get her in the mid-games, for now...
Edit: thanks for the silver stranger! My first award!
_Mechaloth_ on February 15th, 2020 at 05:08 UTC »
"Son, you should never gamble." "But dad, you try that Rainbow Road jump every time..."
FuckKroenkey on February 15th, 2020 at 06:33 UTC »
When Super Mario cart came out on the switch i was finally able to have this experience. I was able to get a solid first place in every race so he asked if mom would play expecting her to be an easier target. She got on and wrecked his shit, after that he said the game was "old" and that it hurt his eyes to play...
eduncan911 on February 15th, 2020 at 06:38 UTC »
Chess. At 4, I taught her basic movements. Around 5, worked on opening moves and defense.
But during full games... I can't let up. I give her 5-10 take-backs, and ask if she'd like me to explain why this/that was a problem, but always win. Even resetting the board 3 or 4 moves back and walking through it. It worked for a while; but, then she just wanted to restart again. Focused, "sheer will", as is John Wick. Not even a smile. I got a chess clock as I figured waiting too long between moves may be getting her frustrated.
I was wrong...
Now her openings are as strong as mine at 8, remembering every counter and setup and counter-counter I showed her. It's actually getting pretty difficult to think of moves ahead, knowing what she knows, and knowing she knows what you know. She even has come up with a few on her own and I've been taken back.
And I love every fracking moment of it. She's constantly asking for chess, carry a portable in the car, etc.
I get her in the mid-games, for now...
Edit: thanks for the silver stranger! My first award!