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Kids Are Not Okay

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Re: Kids Are Not Okay

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Most kids get told (endlessly) that the world sucks, is going to suck worse for them, and they can't do anything about it. It hard to see a way not to be depressed in those circumstances.

If its true, and the world is doomed; then they should be depressed. If its not, then what better cover for them to adopt until they get away from the despairing adults around them and can actually begin to act of themselves for themselves.

Re: Kids Are Not Okay

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Most kids get told (endlessly) that the world sucks, is going to suck worse for them, and they can't do anything about it. It hard to see a way not to be depressed in those circumstances. If its true, and the world is doomed; then they should be depressed. If its not, then what better cover for them to adopt until they get away from the despairing adults around them and can actually begin to act of themselves for the…

Indeed. We need a vision for the future. Without one doom and gloom wins by default.

I'm with Mars program until something better is invented.

Re: Kids Are Not Okay

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Dude, change the title from "Kids Are Not Okay" to "The Kids Are Not Okay".

The first case suggests to not have kids while the other talks about well being of kids.

Re: Kids Are Not Okay

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post #4

Dude, change the title from "Kids Are Not Okay" to "The Kids Are Not Okay". The first case suggests to not have kids while the other talks about well being of kids.

Didn't even notice that. I would change it now, but we're outside the edit window.