Thoughts on Fidget Spinners?

[Shai]

I know it's a fad but they had them at work so I bought one. I'm kinda obsessed with it now. Like I keep it in my pocket and I'll just play with it while watching TV. It actually has helped with my anxiety though.

[Mozenrath]

Nothing wrong with letting people stim in peace, especially since it would take the place of more irritating or destructive behavior for some, like tapping nails loudly, chewing their pencils, etc. I have a smooth stone I sometimes keep in a jacket pocket if I am under stress, then just rub a thumb against it.

[Shai]

Jun 8, 2017 14:46:41 GMT -5 Mozenrath said:

Nothing wrong with letting people stim in peace, especially since it would take the place of more irritating or destructive behavior for some, like tapping nails loudly, chewing their pencils, etc. I have a smooth stone I sometimes keep in a jacket pocket if I am under stress, then just rub a thumb against it.

Yup. I scratch sometimes to the point of bleeding when I get anxious so yeah it's a freaking godsend for me.

[Koda, Master Crunchyroller]

I prefer fidget cubes because there are more things to do with them.

I will also say I get annoyed when I see someone be a dumbass with them and use them in a potentially dangerous way...

[Shai]

Jun 8, 2017 14:52:19 GMT -5 Koda, Master Crunchyroller said:

I prefer fidget cubes because there are more things to do with them.

I will also say I get annoyed when I see someone be a dumbass with them and use them in a potentially dangerous way...

Fidget Cubes?

[Koda, Master Crunchyroller]

Jun 8, 2017 14:53:03 GMT -5 Shai said:

Jun 8, 2017 14:52:19 GMT -5 Koda, Master Crunchyroller said:

I prefer fidget cubes because there are more things to do with them.

I will also say I get annoyed when I see someone be a dumbass with them and use them in a potentially dangerous way...

Fidget Cubes?

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidget_cube#

[Cyno]

It's helping me keep my trichotillomania in line, so it definitely helps.

[TWERKIN' MAGGLE]

I just like playing with mine.

[häšhtå.gdālėÿ]

I got one and a fidget cube together. The spinner is alright, but I prefer the cube.

They're a pain in the ass at work (grade school kids) because they always cause issues, even with the kids told they're not allowed to bring them anymore.

[Push R Truth]

I wish the lady down the hall went back to clicking pens compulsively. She gets the spinner going and constantly hits a piece of paper on her desk with it. If not the paper, she blows into it when it's going fast that makes another annoying sound.

The fool using them annoyingly is the only real problem. Kinda like... well, everything in life I guess. Except Sour Patch Kids. Those are always a-ok.

[Dub H]

I'm still a fan of the classics.Like placing a pencil in the hole of the eraser and spinning it

[Deleted]

Gonna stick with my Tamagochi thank you very much.

[DSR]

I'm okay with them. Got one in the shape of the bat-symbol.

Fidget cubes make annoying clicking sounds that I'm not into.

[Deleted]

Bought spinners for when my nephews are over. While they're okay, I prefer my cube.

As someone in the education field, I'm glad that schools have stepped up to keep them in line. I know they're for anxiety purposes, but I can tell you first hand that kids were mostly using them in class for spinning competitions instead of doing work. They bring them time to time, but it's only now in the cafeteria or after school.

[Deleted]

Eh, not for me. If it works for you, you go on with your bad self.

[Back to being Cenanuff]

Got a cube for my son. He has autism and ADHD. It's worked pretty much as advertised. Almost didn't give it to him because I wanted it for myself, so I ordered two more.

[fw91]

I'm torn. I appreciate that kids find great entertainment with an analog object, but f***, they are a teacher's worst enemy. All of us hate them. Don't believe the claims that they help kids concentrate and relax. They are distractions in the classroom setting.

[fw91]

Jun 8, 2017 15:57:52 GMT -5 @vyse said:

Bought spinners for when my nephews are over. While they're okay, I prefer my cube.

As someone in the education field, I'm glad that schools have stepped up to keep them in line. I know they're for anxiety purposes, but I can tell you first hand that kids were mostly using them in class for spinning competitions instead of doing work. They bring them time to time, but it's only now in the cafeteria or after school.

But, I suppose us teachers should be thankful that these spinners replaced the annoying water bottle flipping fad

[Kevin Hamilton]

My exact words when my niece showed me one: "That's all it does?"

Eh, in six months no one will care; they'll be like snap bracelets etc. No biggie.

[häšhtå.gdālėÿ]

Jun 8, 2017 21:43:50 GMT -5 fw91 said:

I'm torn. I appreciate that kids find great entertainment with an analog object, but f***, they are a teacher's worst enemy. All of us hate them. Don't believe the claims that they help kids concentrate and relax. They are distractions in the classroom setting.

I had a select few students that the cube definitely helped.... Other than that it was kiddos making noise, throwing them, trading bearings, and trying to steal them from each other.