Oddly Robbie

  • My Daughter, the Paleontologist (And Other Radical Acts of Equality)

    By Oddly Robbie – One of One When I was a young dad, I made a quiet vow: I would never box my daughters into roles someone else carved out of thin air and outdated beliefs. Back then, in our little Mormon circle, it was common—almost expected—for little girls to say, “When I grow up,…

  • A Personal Reflection on Guns and Safety

    A Childhood Memory I remember the time when my little brother discovered a small gun, a Ruger, in our parents’ sock drawer in our small Montana town. He picked it up and showed it to me, and when Dad found out, he was very upset—it was loaded. This incident highlighted the ever-present danger of firearms…

  • Virtual Boundaries: A Parental Guide to VR and Young Minds

    Hey there, Oddly Robbie tuning in. As a dad immersed in the world of VR, I’m navigating the delicate balance between digital exploration and real-world parenting. Today’s focus is on something close to my heart and home: young kids in the vast, virtual reality (VR) spaces. Meta’s Current Policy on VR and Children Meta’s rules…