• JohnBrownsBawdy [none/use name]
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    2 years ago

    So many adults see children (including their own) as obstacles to “success” (access to resources) and they just want the bad elements excised. Cynicism sucks.

    • 7bicycles [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      I think it's more that children are considered property. The rest still works out

      • JohnBrownsBawdy [none/use name]
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        2 years ago

        Oh yeah for sure, check out the book Childism on that score. Fucking brutal read.

        Parents see their kids as that proverbial lump of clay that they can/should master and shape. Everyone else is misformed and can be disregarded. But I think the motivation has to do with success/outcomes. Parents own neurosis also come into play.

        • 7bicycles [he/him]
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          2 years ago

          I won't on account of i don't need to be more informed depressed but thank you

          • JohnBrownsBawdy [none/use name]
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            2 years ago

            Lol I hear you on that. The Utah Philips song Kids Liberation is probably just as good and not a downer tbh.