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[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Telling kids they can do anything is a gigantic lie and is pretty much socially required at this juncture. Setting aside the dishonesty, that sets them up for self-loathing when they actually make normal headway for someone starting in whatever social class.

The advertising blasting into our brains throughout the day is also a major contender. Past a certain age we all know it's lies, but damn, it's still lies, and sometimes it manages to subtly influence you anyway.

this post was submitted on 10 Mar 2025
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