The UK system is a means tested credits for families that private companies can claim.

Still only for a narrow age range, and limited hours, but means they don’t have to compete with “free”, and families that need more hours can get it while also getting the subsidy.

So many reasons.

• encourages good pre-planning
• discourages underhand pre-planning
• gives me the chance to talk to the other parent first
• removes any unwanted pressure from anybody involved who doesn’t want it, but might feel pressured into saying yes because they’re already there.
• most importantly. I (the adult) want to make the most of you (the child) being out of the house. I could have gone out to dinner, thrown a grownups party, etc.

There’s a house in my area that gives out potatoes. Kids love it.

Then when houses run out of candy, some of the kids give them their potatoes (and candy) so more kids can trick-or-treat.

Kinda awesome seeing a 3yo get excited that they got a potato.

Iirc, It was a national problem. Not just Tesco.

Nobody in the supply chain was being overly cautious about what their suppliers were providing them. Resulting in horse meat being found in loads of places.

I agree. Sandwiches are a member of “misery foods”. Especially cold ones.

Can they be good? Yes. But equally, there is usually a more appealing alternative available. Unless you’re in a place of misery.

Eg:

• a small airport.
• a hospital late at night.
• pret-a-manger
• rural train station

I agree. Sandwiches are a member of “misery foods”. Especially cold ones.

Can they be good? Yes. But equally, there is usually a more appealing alternative available. Unless you’re in a place of misery.

Eg:

• a small airport
• a hospital late at night
• pret-a-manger
• rural train station

What do you use to bundle into one file?

Refusing to identify scooters as motorcycles for 20 rounds.