One of the seven deadly sins as a lifestyle choice
After three years, German scientists have given up on trying to get a sloth named Mats to cooperate in a scientific study. They wanted Mats to climb a pole to study animal movement. But Mats was having none of it, even after being tempted with cucumbers. The sloth just laid on the floor of his cage. The scientists were disappointed. Parents of adolescents everywhere know exactly how they feel.
posted by Michael Riley at 10:08 AM
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maybe if they put a sloth of opposite sex at other end of the pole, would've been a different outcome!
As the parent of three teenagers, let me come to their defense, albeit anonymously. Teens don't really sleep all day. They are willing to invest time and effort in activities that interest them. We parents need to lay a trail of metaphorical cucumbers leading to productive pursuits. If we feed our youth -- literally and spiritually -- they will respond.
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