I personally hate the stance that children are somehow annoying by default. Kids are kids, they're not supposed to sit quiet in a corner all day, and if you expect them to, you're an idiot. Any levelheaded mature adult should be perfectly capable of dealing with kids running around, having fun, making some noise and being mischievous at times. That's what kids do, hating them for it indicates you're the one with a problem, not them.
And for fucks sake, stop going on about respect. No, children that are not your own should NOT automatically respect you because you are older, if you have no real authority over them. They are individuals with rights and opinions just like you are. If you want their respect, earn it.
And for fucks sake, stop going on about respect. No, children that are not your own should NOT automatically respect you because you are older, if you have no real authority over them. They are individuals with rights and opinions just like you are. If you want their respect, earn it.
You're saying that as if it's a trait exclusive to children. It's not. Come to think of it, many of the kids I've met, even very young ones, have exhibited far more rationality and logical thought than adults I interact with frequently. And are generally more pleasant to be around.Amethyst Wind said:They are irrational and can't be reasoned with.