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Ben Lovy

I also, though, spend time coding for recreation. I'd be chalking this up under that category. The fact that these people will benefit is secondary to me, if I didn't want to build it it'd be an easy no.

They aren't in a position to offer me any money, it's me for free or nobody, and I would feel good about alleviating their stress. Value created is incidental.

I don't necessarily disagree, just trying to explore it.

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Jean-Michel Plourde

You talked about classrooms and staff, so I guess we are talking about a school. Is it privately owned ? Or part of a school board ?

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Ben Lovy

It's a preschool operated as part of a larger non-profit. No pockets will be lined.

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Jean-Michel Plourde

I thought it was a school board owned school. Still, non-profits can still pay to get something, but I understand more your motives to do it free. In the end, it's you that makes the call. Do it if it lines up with what you believe is the right thing and don't overstrain yourself.

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Ben Lovy

I really appreciate your perspective!

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Nutrionik • Edited

I think the most important fact is to be privately owned or not enjoyable for the kids and create an excellent educational base. One of the best ages to live as a human being on this planet in the early years. For me, providing my three-year-old kid with memorable experiences until he reaches puberty is of paramount importance. There are so many activities like swimming or playing sports together on the weekends that 親子活動 organizes. It would be a shame to miss the chance of spending more time with my little boy after a whole week of hard work.