r/RedditForGrownups:

u/TheBodyPolitic1

I think its important to acknowledge these things. I’ve had a few coworkers, much younger than I am buy houses. I’ve never been interested in buying a house, but I had the thought “How can they do that?”. One got help from a wealthy father. Another got the cash from her father dying and leaving his money to her. So I agree, for people like me who wonder “WTF?” in those situations it is good to know how they pulled it off. It is probably also good to be out in the open about it so we as a society knows what it takes to have things like a house at a certain age. What I wonder about is how many really young YouTube VJs in spectacular homes, sometimes with showy vehicles. Renting? Gifts from wealthy parents? Ive never felt negatively perceived because of it. That you are aware of. I think as the country degrades with American Hitler’s administration opportunities are going to get even more scarce. It would not be a bad idea to hide your advantages and wealth. Resentment for the haves will likely become a bigger thing.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Not all alcohol is the same. Wine isn’t hard liquor. Europeans have had wine at meals in front of their children for centuries. European children have also had diluted wine at meals for centuries. Children shouldn’t have to see their parents drunk or otherwise influenced by alcohol. Same with Cannabis. Cannibis is most often smoked, and that is a big difference. You can’t keep the smell ( maybe some effects?) to yourself. People need to think about where they light up.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

When I was growing up having a college fund or help with a down payment for a house was seen as a middle class thing. Now it is more of an upper middle class, lower class rich thing. Hence the resentment.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

In my area people complain about the smell being thick in some local parks and people (teenagers) lighting up inside the commuter trains. There certainly needs to be cultural adjustments like people stopping being ashamed, but also more consideration for other people.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Why do people get so touchy about rich folks opening doors for their kids At least as far as the U.S. goes I think there is resentment towards the rich rooted in the erosion of upward mobility. I think many Americans believe that is due to the intentions of the rich. The smart thing to do IMHO is to hide your wealth and advantages as much as possible.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

There is a concept called “casual conversation”.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

Ah yes. the algorithm giving everyone a highly filtered view of the platform’s content. I use YouTube a lot and it is as if he stopped existing years ago.
u/TheBodyPolitic1

I really hope this gets better because I may just move back after Im done with college. It will. Its really hurting me because honestly I miss my mom so much and I didnt even get to say goodbye to everyone properly and its very lonely here, my mom has called me 3 times today and i can tell she misses me as well. Maybe a video call on your phone or a “zoom” ( not that particular company necessarily ) meeting on a computer will help. Many people have problems with their families and would not miss them. Leaving them to go college would be Bastille Day for them. You are fortunate to have a good family, a healthily functioning family that you miss. That is a blessing that will last you your whole life. This homesickness is temporary, normal, and common. It will ease up and get better. Good luck with school!
u/TheBodyPolitic1

/u/Yersinia_Pestis9 Sorry about your pain. Please do not listen to anonymous people on social media about whether or not this is serious. It isn’t normal, even for older people, to get cracked ribs from a hug. Please visit an M.D..
u/TheBodyPolitic1

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