Just saying because nearly every person I know who has ADHD and/or Autism (including myself) seems to care less about people knowing they're into "childish" things.
Also the idea that this is a new phenomenon because Millenials and older gen Z are "soft" or stunted in some way.
I mean, boomers have model trains and and cars. So did their parents. My grandma used to knit herself plushies. This isn't new. You don't suddenly stop having your old likes because you reach a certain age.
Oh no, I don't like Disney. I was just using it as an example because I'm an idiot that didn't understand what the term was really about and now I'm too scared to edit my post and look like a backpeddling weenie. :ooooooooooooooh:
I don't think you're an idiot and if I can't easily explain the difference between an autistic fixation on Disney and a consumerist obsession, there's no reason to scold anyone. Not like there isn't crossover. It's an interesting question and you're just concerned people are being mean.
I write incredibly bizarre things on this website while walking three hours through the dark on a bike path.