At a science fair I told a child "Wow I could make a much better volcano" and they started crying. Are they the asshole? (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 year ago by happybadger@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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Like it's true. I'm an adult and I'm smart and I'm good at everything I do. I could clearly make a better volcano and they hurt my self-esteem by entering theirs in a competition I can't join. When they started crying they got all the attention and it made me cry louder so bystanders would pay attention to me instead. The people restraining me said I'm the asshole (I'm not) but I think they're the asshole for not acknowledging I'd make a better volcano or letting me prove it. ATTA?

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[-] SootySootySoot@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago

NTA - Saying everyone can make good volcanoes is communism, you're just establishing your alpha status in this meritocratic society and making sure the child knows that their volcano skills couldn't earn them enough rent. Better to make them give up their dreams early.