I mean, I don't think it's a "legitimate issue" in the sense that it's something society needs to deal it, it's an interpersonal thing that sucks but that individuals need to deal with in the best way they can.

I think it's both. Just like any other issue that socialists talk about, like racism, sexism, classism, etc. They can all be "dealt with" on an interpersonal level, but ultimately there needs to be a societal change.

[–] bigboopballs@hexbear.net 21 points 2 years ago (8 children)

Just like any other issue that socialists talk about, like racism, sexism, classism, etc. They can all be "dealt with" on an interpersonal level, but ultimately there needs to be a societal change.

what societal change do you think needs to occur about this issue?

[–] 1nt3rd1m3nt10n4l@hexbear.net 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

what societal change do you think needs to occur about this issue?

IMO, I think it's worthwhile for society to take an active interest in helping integrate kids & young people who are lagging behind socially. There are programs that claim to try to do this today, but I didn't really ever get any help, I just got told what to do & that I'd go in a windowless box if I didn't do that.

If you get to be 30 & you're still in that position, like I am idk how much there is that can be done, because a lot of the contributing factors to the issue have become ossified/terminal.

Socialization is very much a "rich get richer, poor get poorer" (if you'll excuse the analogy) situation, in my experience.

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