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Is there some sort of tradition developing on here for adults to refer to minors as fetuses? Three times now I’ve come across different adults referring to us as fetuses. THREE TIMES. That kind of nasty name calling is so rude and there’s absolutely no need for it. As adults you’re supposed to be the mature ones setting us the example of how to behave and this is the example you set. Snidey infantile name calling. So much for adult maturity. Cut it out and set us a better example.
STOP CALLING US FETUSES. IT’S RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL AND THERE’S NO NEED FOR IT
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be6the6anomaly6
I’ll admit, as a teen I used to jokingly call little kids “fetuses” too, but using it on teens is weird and condescending. Maturity doesn't come with age. It comes from experience, reflection, and effort. Some of us had to grow up faster than we should have just to survive. I was called “mature for my age” a lot, but no adult ever stopped to ask why or what I’d been through. If you’re curious about the reason behind this behavior, here’s a bit of sociology:
This kind of name-calling reflects the in-group vs. out-group dynamic. Humans are social animals and naturally form 'tribes' or groups. According to social identity theory, people get part of their self-esteem and self-identity from being a part of a group. Those outside of their group are seen and treated as 'less than'. This is to boost the status of their own group, thereby reinforcing their self-esteem and reaffirming their self-identity. This happens with age, gender, race, class, sexuality, politics, etc.
It's not really about maturity, it's about power, status, and ego. Saying “you’re just a kid” is a way for some adults to feel superior. Ironically, that behavior itself is immature. You deserve respect because you’re a person, not because you’re old enough to "earn it." That commenter just proved your point.
Thanks. The other commenter was basically just having a strop about the fact I sent her a friend request without noticing that she doesn’t accept friend requests from minors. Most people would just decline the request and think nothing more about it. Going to someone’s profile and blog to kick off about it is an immature overreaction. As I see it,I’m a 14 year old (legally a child)and I would be ashamed to behave like that. She’s a legal adult and she clearly feels no shame in such behaviour. That makes her the less mature of the two of us.
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ZxKwill15UnicornsxZ
Don't add me, I refer to you as a fetus. Because you are one! You're a literal kid bro. No adult here is going to see it any different until you're 18 and older then you can talk about disrespect. Don't like being called a baby, don't act like one but more importantly don't add adults, PERIOD.
Sorry if my sending you a friend request has upset you. I sent the request because I felt sympathetic after reading your blog about your cat. If I had known that you’re one of those who call us fetuses I would not have sent you a friend request. I would like to point one thing out though regarding what you say about not talking about disrespect until I’m older. I was taught by my mom to view respect and dignity as basic human rights not subject to any other factor including age. For what it’s worth my sympathetic words on your blog about your cat still stand. No hard feelings on my part and hopefully none on yours.
by feral boy Jamara; ; Report
It's alright kiddo, no hard feelings.
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