It used to be that you got a cat or dog for your child to help teach them the concept of responsibility.
Then about 10 years ago, grown adults decided that this task for 8 year olds was something they were proud of accomplishing.
Now we've got people proud of their ability to remember to water a fucking plant - something most people are capable of doing without even thinking about it, because simply seeing the plant every morning tends to be enough of a reminder for anyone who can spell their own name.
It used to be that you got a cat or dog for your child to help teach them the concept of responsibility.
Then about 10 years ago, grown adults decided that this task for 8 year olds was something they were proud of accomplishing.
Now we've got people proud of their ability to remember to water a fucking plant - something most people are capable of doing without even thinking about it, because simply seeing the plant every morning tends to be enough of a reminder for anyone who can spell their own name.