Social Advice
“Your children/players are Goldfish!”
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A single Goldfish swims around in his tank and swims around in his tank and swims around in his tank. He loves it! The freedom to do what he likes, nobody telling him what to do, eat and swim whenever he likes. Freedom!
He is tended to, now and again with a new piece of scenery or different food and who knows he may even get a few words from his owner who asks about his well being!
It’s clean up day today and his 6 monthly check up to make sure all is ok.
Yep, just as we thought and right on schedule:
The tank is 1ft deep x 2ft long x 1ft high so the Goldfish is 2 to 3 inches long. Perfect!
So what happens if we move the stack of books next to the tank, clear off the other side, dust it down and get a bigger table?
We can get a bigger tank! Do we know what comes with getting a bigger tank though? What does it mean? Is it any more work? What will I have to do different?
- I will have to keep my eye on him more regular. (Do I have time?)
- I will see him grow and get bigger. (What happens if I can’t handle him?)
- He will want more food and knowledge (Can I provide it, do I know?)
It’s easier to leave him as it is isn’t it?
He could be Massive!!!!!!
The Goldfish will be able to swim faster, longer and deeper. He will start to grow and develop into a bigger stronger Goldfish with more idea and even more Freedom!
Do we bother? After all he seems quite happy as he is!