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Wondering when it's appropriate to teach adults basic common sense? This video explores the importance of fundamental life skills and how they can be effectively imparted to adults in various contexts. Understanding when and how to guide adults on common sense principles ensures better decision-making and improved daily interactions. Whether in education, workplace, or personal growth, mastering these skills is crucial for empowerment. Watch now to discover practical tips and strategies to teach adults essential common sense and enhance their quality of life.

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00:00When did you have to teach adults basic common sense?

00:02My neighbor Steve knocked on my door at 11 p.m.,

00:04completely frantic and drenched in sweat despite the cool October night.

00:07My wife's in labor and our car won't start.

00:09Can you drive us to the hospital?

00:10Please, I'm begging you.

00:11Of course, I said yes.

00:12We rushed to their house where Daniela was clearly in active labor,

00:14gripping the doorframe and breathing heavily through contractions

00:17that were coming fast and hard.

00:18How far apart are they?

00:19I asked while helping her to my car.

00:20About three minutes, Steve said, his voice shaking.

00:23This is our first baby and everything's happening so fast.

00:25The drive to regional medical center usually takes 15 minutes,

00:28but I made it in eight.

00:29Daniela had two more intense contractions in the back seat,

00:31with Steve holding her hand and trying not to panic.

00:33But when we pulled into the hospital parking garage,

00:36the security attendant stepped out of his booth

00:37and held up his hand, blocking our path.

00:39Sorry, folks.

00:40Visiting hours ended at 9 p.m. sharp.

00:41You'll need to come back tomorrow morning at 7 a.m.

00:43when we reopen to visitors.

00:45I stared at him through my windshield, certain I'd misheard.

00:47Excuse me?

00:47This woman is literally in labor.

00:49I understand your situation, but rules are rules.

00:51The maternity ward follows the same visiting policy

00:53as every other department in this facility.

00:55Daniela let out a deep groan and doubled over

00:57with another massive contraction right there in my back seat.

01:00Steve was frantically checking his phone's stopwatch.

01:02That was only two minutes, he said.

01:03They're getting closer.

01:04I rolled down my window.

01:05Are you completely insane?

01:06She's about to give birth.

01:07The attendant, whose name tag read,

01:08Gary, crossed his arms defensively.

01:10Look, lady.

01:10I don't make the hospital policies.

01:12I just enforce them.

01:13If I let one person in after hours,

01:15then everyone will want exceptions.

01:16Where does it end?

01:17Steve jumped out of the car and ran around to Gary's booth.

01:19Please, I'm begging you.

01:20The contractions are two minutes apart now.

01:22Our doctor said to come immediately when they got this close.

01:24You should have planned better and arrived during regular visiting hours.

01:26Gary replied with a straight face.

01:28Babies don't just happen overnight.

01:29You had nine months to figure out proper scheduling.

01:31I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

01:33Daniela was now gripping my headrest,

01:34breathing heavily and making sounds that clearly indicated

01:37this baby was coming whether Gary approved or not.

01:39Gary, I said, trying to stay calm.

01:40This is a medical emergency.

01:41This woman could deliver this baby in my car in the next few minutes.

01:44That's not my problem.

01:45I'm responsible for maintaining order in this parking facility.

01:47I've got clear instructions about after hours access.

01:49I honestly started wondering if he thought babies came

01:52with appointment times like oil changes.

01:53That's when Daniela screamed.

01:54Not just a contraction scream, but a

01:56this baby is coming right now scream.

01:58I'd heard enough.

01:59I put my car in drive and headed straight for the emergency entrance,

02:01driving right past Gary's booth while he shouted about

02:04unauthorized entry and threatened to call security.

02:06The actual medical staff at the emergency entrance

02:07took one look at Daniela and immediately rushed her inside on a stretcher.

02:11The nurse didn't ask about visiting hours or parking policies,

02:13but she just got Daniela the help she needed.

02:1520 minutes later, Steve came out with tears in his eyes

02:17to tell me they had a healthy baby boy.

02:19But Gary, the parking attendant, actually had the audacity to track me down in the waiting room

02:22with a citation book in his hand.

02:24Ma'am, I need to write you up for unauthorized entry into a restricted vehicle zone.

02:27You completely ignored my direct instructions.

02:29The emergency room doctor overheard this

02:31and turned to Gary with the most incredulous expression I'd ever seen.

02:34Are you seriously trying to ticket someone who just helped deliver a baby?

02:37Rules are rules, doc.

02:38I don't care what the circumstances were.

02:39I had to spend 10 minutes explaining to a grown man

02:42that emergency medical situations, especially active labor,

02:45override parking garage policies.

02:46Gary still didn't seem convinced and kept muttering about setting precedence

02:49and maintaining order.

02:50The doctor finally had to escort him out

02:52and assured me there would be no citation.

02:53Some people really do need basic common sense explained to them

02:56like they're five years old.

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