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Wow. Young people are getting mean

pietro_21

I don't know if I am getting too kind in my old age or just soft, everything seems kind of agressive and based on lies. I am always curious to know others vibes of the times we live through, I suppose this is all a normal part of aging and the World is on a kind of endless repeat with minor improvements.

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  • hi 

    I can understand why it can feel that way, especially online. I do just want to share another side though.

    My son and his friends are in their 20s and most of them aren’t on social media at all. They’ve actually made me much more aware of green and environmental issues.

    I’ve also spent time around young people at college recently and I find many of them respectful, thoughtful, and quietly helpful. I really enjoy their energy even just walking near campuses with all the students about feels positive and alive to me.

    I think a lot depends on where and how we’re seeing young people. There’s a lot of good out there that doesn’t always shout the loudest.

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  • hi 

    I can understand why it can feel that way, especially online. I do just want to share another side though.

    My son and his friends are in their 20s and most of them aren’t on social media at all. They’ve actually made me much more aware of green and environmental issues.

    I’ve also spent time around young people at college recently and I find many of them respectful, thoughtful, and quietly helpful. I really enjoy their energy even just walking near campuses with all the students about feels positive and alive to me.

    I think a lot depends on where and how we’re seeing young people. There’s a lot of good out there that doesn’t always shout the loudest.

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  • in reply to Lonehare12

    Universities are generally very safe environments, I was a mature student at 26 I had a friend who was in her early 50s. I remember people weren't really that worried by things like age. I felt pretty old compared to people 2-3 years younger. It was also a good university. I have had some unfriendly experiences too. Its how you feel, its easy for perception of the good to quickly shut down.