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bozz in Reflections • 18 days ago

Do you feel that in general people are weaker these days than they used to be? I want to be careful with this example, because I know it is very close to you and I want to respect that, but even things like peanut allergies. In my whole life for the first twenty years of it at least I knew one kid who had a severe allergy like that. These days maybe because I work in education, it seems like it is every other kid. What happened that suddenly this is a huge and serious thing. Were kids just more private about it back then? I kind of feel the same way about the mental health thing though I know back then it was mostly because it was taboo.

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amigoponc 18 days ago

I value your perspective as an experienced educator. It is true that I have seen first-hand the effort and creativity that many young people are putting into solving problems that they did not create. I firmly believe that, beyond any criticism, what we need is dialogue and collaboration between generations to build something better. May we continue to find ways to build those bridges. Best regards.

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tarazkp 18 days ago

Do you feel that in general people are weaker these days than they used to be?

I do. Not just younger people, but at all levels. There is a lot more emotional and mental weakness, coupled with a lot of physical issues to. The whole meta is set up for ill-health.

These days maybe because I work in education, it seems like it is every other kid.

As a parent with allergies (not severe and much better now), I am interested in these things. I listened to a podcast on it a while ago that highlighted that the common "avoid nuts for children" advice was wrong.

https://peterattiamd.com/karinadeau/

Avoidance is not the way. And it is likely the same with mental illness too. Safe spaces and intervention can stop kids learning what they need to learn.

Were kids just more private about it back then?

Maybe - but I also think that it was far less common.

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bozz 18 days ago

I honestly find it fascinating too, the whole allergy thing. It's like a mystery that I feel is left unsolved and that drives me crazy. What happened that suddenly nut and other allergies are suddenly so prominent? I know your daughter has allergies and I was hoping I didn't inadvertently offend you. I'd guess in your case you did most things right, so that leads to some kind of environmental catalyst right? It's interesting.

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