Wait until they learn the Spanish word for black, or worse Latin.

Most definitely and probably be missing some limb by now.

Star wars has been effectively marketing me lightsabers for years, and I can’t even carve a turkey with mine.

I paid $1000 for books my first semester of college back in 2007. I felt so burnt and violated I never bought another textbook. I made it through the rest of undergrad, a masters, and a PhD in biochemistry by checking out books from the library, borrowing textbooks from friends, and going sailing. When I taught I made it a point to teach my students about all the ways they can avoid becoming a victim like myself.