I talk about ageism and ages and whatever a lot. But here I go again.
Rant time.
Why is it wrong for a young person to date an older person? It is and it isn't.
40 and 50 is fine.
30 and 50 is not.
16 and 21 is not.
25 and 30 is.
What the actual fuck.
Please fuck off society. Please. Just. Die.
It bugs me so much. Generally the girl is slightly younger than the guy, and if its the other way around, that is ALSO considered weird/wrong.
But let's just say that I was dating a 34 year old. What the fuck would you do?
It shouldn't be considered wrong. I never really expressed this in written words. Only through art and talking a bit. But it shouldn't be considered wrong.
I actually discussed this with my english teacher once... Weird enough. But for my Catcher and the Rye essay, when I was saying how it was society's problem and Holden Caulfield is not a misfit, I was saying that it is society's problem that for him, dating older women shouldn't be considered wrong (like when he asked out the coat check girl). I used this along with talking about how society wasn't as accepting in the 50's to people with things like depression, as we are today.
My english teacher did not like my age/dating example. I explained it to her, that even though the age/dating thing is still considered wrong in today's society, this is still a valid point in proving how society is at fault, as society is STILL at fault now.
It took a while, but she understood. She just claimed I didn't explain it well in my essay (which could be partially true) but she really wasn't getting it at first.
Yes, I understand that if I am 16, and I am dating a 34 year old, they might be in a different part in their life i.e., wanting children/already have children, in a steady job, buying a house/paying mortgages.
But just saying, everyone is different. I am a bit ahead of my age, and maybe there is some 34 year old a little below their age, based on society's standards.
Heres the thing:
I have the mentality of a 29 year old
Maturity of a 25 year old
Boobs + Acne of a 12 year old
Feet of a 90 year old
Every thing else of a 16 year old.
I have existed on this earth for 16 years, but I do not follow all stereotypes of a 16 year old. Some, not all. For example: I am writing this blog post as an adult may not rant to the internet like I do, but un-like a teenager, I do not make irrational/random decisions without weighing out the pros/cons.
Back to my point. You should be able to date whatever age you want without society on your back.
Also, on another personal note, I may get into politics. I will not take any politics in University, but I may get involved in them later in life. I don't need education to get into politics.
Philosophy + Sociology are good enough, right? Bahaha. Right.
Quote: To beat em' you have to join em'.
Rant time.
Why is it wrong for a young person to date an older person? It is and it isn't.
40 and 50 is fine.
30 and 50 is not.
16 and 21 is not.
25 and 30 is.
What the actual fuck.
Please fuck off society. Please. Just. Die.
It bugs me so much. Generally the girl is slightly younger than the guy, and if its the other way around, that is ALSO considered weird/wrong.
But let's just say that I was dating a 34 year old. What the fuck would you do?
It shouldn't be considered wrong. I never really expressed this in written words. Only through art and talking a bit. But it shouldn't be considered wrong.
I actually discussed this with my english teacher once... Weird enough. But for my Catcher and the Rye essay, when I was saying how it was society's problem and Holden Caulfield is not a misfit, I was saying that it is society's problem that for him, dating older women shouldn't be considered wrong (like when he asked out the coat check girl). I used this along with talking about how society wasn't as accepting in the 50's to people with things like depression, as we are today.
My english teacher did not like my age/dating example. I explained it to her, that even though the age/dating thing is still considered wrong in today's society, this is still a valid point in proving how society is at fault, as society is STILL at fault now.
It took a while, but she understood. She just claimed I didn't explain it well in my essay (which could be partially true) but she really wasn't getting it at first.
Yes, I understand that if I am 16, and I am dating a 34 year old, they might be in a different part in their life i.e., wanting children/already have children, in a steady job, buying a house/paying mortgages.
But just saying, everyone is different. I am a bit ahead of my age, and maybe there is some 34 year old a little below their age, based on society's standards.
Heres the thing:
I have the mentality of a 29 year old
Maturity of a 25 year old
Boobs + Acne of a 12 year old
Feet of a 90 year old
Every thing else of a 16 year old.
I have existed on this earth for 16 years, but I do not follow all stereotypes of a 16 year old. Some, not all. For example: I am writing this blog post as an adult may not rant to the internet like I do, but un-like a teenager, I do not make irrational/random decisions without weighing out the pros/cons.
Back to my point. You should be able to date whatever age you want without society on your back.
Also, on another personal note, I may get into politics. I will not take any politics in University, but I may get involved in them later in life. I don't need education to get into politics.
Philosophy + Sociology are good enough, right? Bahaha. Right.
Quote: To beat em' you have to join em'.
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