• Registered: 02-12-2010
  • Posts: 3

Topic: What if people realized how similar we are?

People seem to have this view that humans are very different based on their age; that what applies to adults does not apply to teens does not apply to kids. What if people realized just how similar humans are at every age? We all feel sad or angry when our freedom is restricted. We all want to be treated with respect. We all want to feel safe and loved.

I think if there were some way we could show people just how similar they are to other people regardless of age, the youth rights movement would take off a lot faster. It would be hard since most people today have very selfish ways of thinking.

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  • From: NYC
  • Registered: 03-07-2011
  • Posts: 18

Re: What if people realized how similar we are?

Well , some kids ARE different than adults, like small children,,,,LOL.But teens ARE similar to adults ....

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  • From: Southern California
  • Registered: 06-11-2011
  • Posts: 21

Re: What if people realized how similar we are?

whydonttheythink and Simon both make valid judgments.  They are, I think, writing about different issues.  WDTT is focused on our species similarities, i.e., basic feelings and needs.  Simon, I gather from what little he wrote in reply, seems to be looking at social and developmental issues.  It is well that we look at life, in all its various aspects, from varied angles and perspectives.

We also need to look through others' eyes and try to ascertain what they are thinking.

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