Really is this where we are now?

[CV355]

Some of the first “life rules” I can remember being taught by my parents were that life isn’t fair, I am not going to be the center of the universe, and there is nothing preventing people from hurting my feelings.
If you’re offended by something, shrug it off, put on your big boy pants and move on.
Simple.

I've often thought about writing a children's book (elementary level) about life lessons. Hell maybe it'll even rhyme. There are too many children's books with happy endings, and all of the "life lessons" books are aimed at young teenagers who are already screwed up and on Xanax, who probably don't have "reading a self-help book" at the top of their priority list.

"Chapter 1: Getting suckerpunched isn't fun, pocket-sand KCHAA"
"Chapter 2: Your baseball glove didn't disappear, your neighbor stole it"
"Chapter 3: Your cat didn't run away, it is flattened in the road"
"Chapter 4: Why you don't actually want to grow up faster"
"Chapter 5: You had fewer Christmas presents because of alcoholism"
"Chapter 6: Self-deprecation as a confusing defense mechanism to insults and criticism 101"
"Chapter 7: Avoiding people with trenchcoats"

You know, stuff like that... Every 5 year old should know.

 

[72MachOne99GT]

I've often thought about writing a children's book (elementary level) about life lessons. Hell maybe it'll even rhyme. There are too many children's books with happy endings, and all of the "life lessons" books are aimed at young teenagers who are already screwed up and on Xanax, who probably don't have "reading a self-help book" at the top of their priority list.

"Chapter 1: Getting suckerpunched isn't fun, pocket-sand KCHAA"
"Chapter 2: Your baseball glove didn't disappear, your neighbor stole it"
"Chapter 3: Your cat didn't run away, it is flattened in the road"
"Chapter 4: Why you don't actually want to grow up faster"
"Chapter 5: You had fewer Christmas presents because of alcoholism"
"Chapter 6: Self-deprecation as a confusing defense mechanism to insults and criticism 101"
"Chapter 7: Avoiding people with trenchcoats"

You know, stuff like that... Every 5 year old should know.

Jesus.....you okay buddy?

 

[CV355]

Jesus.....you okay buddy?

Hahaha eh, depends on the definition of "ok"

To your previous post, I totally agree. My parents never told me life would be easy, in fact they warned me it wouldn't be. The problem we're seeing with ultra-sensitive perma-victims also stems from the school systems. Teachers/principals used to be able to punish students who misbehaved. I was at a Catholic school for a few years, and the nuns/priest could use a ruler on kids.

In the late 90's, there seemed to be a rush of parents who blamed the teacher for their kids' behavior. That's also when we started to see "zero tolerance" policies, and kids were encouraged to report any physical forms of discipline from their parents. So, kids started getting the impression that there'd always be someone to guard them from reality. They are sheltered from it, until it bites them hard later in life.

 

[ZEN357]

People really need to grow up.

College student cries 'bias' after receiving hello in Japanese from worker at campus restaurant

And this is why I chose not to reproduce and have children of my own. I would not want them living or growing up during these f'd up times we live in now!!!!!

 

[GodStang]

I've often thought about writing a children's book (elementary level) about life lessons. Hell maybe it'll even rhyme. There are too many children's books with happy endings, and all of the "life lessons" books are aimed at young teenagers who are already screwed up and on Xanax, who probably don't have "reading a self-help book" at the top of their priority list.

"Chapter 1: Getting suckerpunched isn't fun, pocket-sand KCHAA"
"Chapter 2: Your baseball glove didn't disappear, your neighbor stole it"
"Chapter 3: Your cat didn't run away, it is flattened in the road"
"Chapter 4: Why you don't actually want to grow up faster"
"Chapter 5: You had fewer Christmas presents because of alcoholism"
"Chapter 6: Self-deprecation as a confusing defense mechanism to insults and criticism 101"
"Chapter 7: Avoiding people with trenchcoats"

You know, stuff like that... Every 5 year old should know.

These are epic! instead of chapters just make them single books each.

Hahaha eh, depends on the definition of "ok"

To your previous post, I totally agree. My parents never told me life would be easy, in fact they warned me it wouldn't be. The problem we're seeing with ultra-sensitive perma-victims also stems from the school systems. Teachers/principals used to be able to punish students who misbehaved. I was at a Catholic school for a few years, and the nuns/priest could use a ruler on kids.

In the late 90's, there seemed to be a rush of parents who blamed the teacher for their kids' behavior. That's also when we started to see "zero tolerance" policies, and kids were encouraged to report any physical forms of discipline from their parents. So, kids started getting the impression that there'd always be someone to guard them from reality. They are sheltered from it, until it bites them hard later in life.

One word: "Lawyers"

In a day where anyone can be sued for anything everyone is scared to set people straight.

Schools can't do anything because if they discipline the get sued. Insult someone, sued. Post a review that someone is not happy with.. They sue you. It gives the weak the power.

 

[ssssnake]

The left breeds intolerance.

While they scream for us to be tolerant. And yes, the "sticks and stones" should be brought back. Words can hurt, but you can live through it.

 

[HISSMAN]

Macro Aggression?

I thought about actually typing macro aggression, but at the time I wasn't exactly sure if that was the correct verbiage..LOL

 

[CV355]

These are epic! instead of chapters just make them single books each.

One word: "Lawyers"

In a day where anyone can be sued for anything everyone is scared to set people straight.

Schools can't do anything because if they discipline the get sued. Insult someone, sued. Post a review that someone is not happy with.. They sue you. It gives the weak the power.

VERY true. I mean, look at Kommiefornia. According to CA law, it's better to knowingly give someone AIDS/HIV than to use the wrong pronoun.

 

[RedVenom48]

These are epic! instead of chapters just make them single books each.



One word: "Lawyers"

In a day where anyone can be sued for anything everyone is scared to set people straight.

Schools can't do anything because if they discipline the get sued. Insult someone, sued. Post a review that someone is not happy with.. They sue you. It gives the weak the power.

Frivolous lawsuit reform needs to happen. Weak schools combined with weak parents and a reliance on technology to raise kids are whats ****ing the youth up today. I have hope for Gen Z, they seem to be smarter and libertarian. Unlike their pussified older siblings the Milennials.

While they scream for us to be tolerant. And yes, the "sticks and stones" should be brought back. Words can hurt, but you can live through it.

I suppose thats it though, young people are now taught that the opinions of others DO matter and its THEIR responsibility to appease everyone. **** that, live your life, and if it offends someone good. The words of others means absolutely nothing to me unless its family.

VERY true. I mean, look at Kommiefornia. According to CA law, it's better to knowingly give someone AIDS/HIV than to use the wrong pronoun.

If it could fall into the ocean now, that would be great. Except for the people there we like, they can come to free America first

 

[CV355]

If it could fall into the ocean now, that would be great. Except for the people there we like, they can come to free America first

Agreed on all. Maybe just SF/LA breaking off would fix most of the state. And yes, let's get our friends out before it breaks off and sinks haha

 

[tvspower]

I've often thought about writing a children's book (elementary level) about life lessons. Hell maybe it'll even rhyme. There are too many children's books with happy endings, and all of the "life lessons" books are aimed at young teenagers who are already screwed up and on Xanax, who probably don't have "reading a self-help book" at the top of their priority list.

"Chapter 1: Getting suckerpunched isn't fun, pocket-sand KCHAA"
"Chapter 2: Your baseball glove didn't disappear, your neighbor stole it"
"Chapter 3: Your cat didn't run away, it is flattened in the road"
"Chapter 4: Why you don't actually want to grow up faster"
"Chapter 5: You had fewer Christmas presents because of alcoholism"
"Chapter 6: Self-deprecation as a confusing defense mechanism to insults and criticism 101"
"Chapter 7: Avoiding people with trenchcoats"

You know, stuff like that... Every 5 year old should know.

Please. Give us more... I'm not the only fool..
We are living in a very explosive time......

 

[SolarYellow]

Exactly. What ever happened to the "sticks and stones" rule?

Rest assured it still exists but liberals are bitches so common sense rules of life are generally ignored by such vermin.

 

[CV355]

Please. Give us more... I'm not the only fool..
We are living in a very explosive time......

I mean, if you want more, I can come up with more. Started out as a joke but now I'm seriously thinking about doing it

 

[Coiled03]

People like playing victims for things that don't actually affect them. It stems from a lack of parenting when they were younger- either they were coddled and used to someone kissing every boo-boo, or they got no attention and are now looking for it.

"But CV355, don't you always complain about people driving on the wrong side of the road?"

Why yes, but that actually affects people when their car and organs get crushed. Calling someone a pronoun that they don't like at that particular moment doesn't cause physical trauma, unless the momentum from their jiggly arm fat while their arms are flailing causes them to lose balance and tumble after Indiana Jones.

Actually, I think it's more like people like playing the victim for other people so they can feel morally superior to those who don't partake.

I have enough issues in my own life to solve. I don't have the time or desire to pretend to care about other people's problems, especially if I don't know them.

 

[HEMIHUNTER]

The left breeds intolerance. The student complaining is being intolerant and insensitive to the person greeting "it" in Japanese. I don't want to offend the student by saying him or her - not sure which gender they self identify with. Being absolutely sarcastic of course. Said student deserves a slap on the side of the head. Idiot!

The left hides their intolerance under the guise of tolerance
And they’re not very good at it.


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[CV355]

Actually, I think it's more like people like playing the victim for other people so they can feel morally superior to those who don't partake.

I have enough issues in my own life to solve. I don't have the time or desire to pretend to care about other people's problems, especially if I don't know them.

That's a big part of it too. The newfangled term for it is "virtue signaling."

 

[Sonic605hp]

Political correctness and over sensitivity are out of control in this country.

 

[Sn95Snake]

Some of the first “life rules” I can remember being taught by my parents were that life isn’t fair, I am not going to be the center of the universe, and there is nothing preventing people from hurting my feelings.

If you’re offended by something, shrug it off, put on your big boy pants and move on.

Simple.

There most definitely needs to be more of this in the world today!

 

[jeffh81]

I guess next time i hear Hola, some mofo is getting hauled into HR.

 

[HillbillyHotRod]

Assinine lawsuits is a easy fix. Just make it loser pays. That would cut down on the anybody can sue anyone over anything mess. Problem is all the law makers are usually ex lawyers so getting it done would be very hard.