Very true. Adolescence is a very difficult time for everyone. Differences in physical appearance, intelligence, abilities and personalities in individuals become very apparent. Yet it becomes incumbent for that individual to function within a social setting to achieve happiness or even survive. The trials an adolescent must go through to achieve understanding, status and a modicum of inner peace are well documented throughout human history. The process is not only important but probably hard wired into human behavior. Dealing at a personal level with “bullies”, bad luck, success, poor outcomes, bad weather, etc is all part of life and you simply can’t or shouldn’t try to legislate against the necessary crucible all must endure.
“Very true. Adolescence is a very difficult time for everyone. Differences in physical appearance, intelligence, abilities and personalities in individuals become very apparent. Yet it becomes incumbent for that individual to function within a social setting to achieve happiness or even survive. The trials an adolescent must go through to achieve understanding, status and a modicum of inner peace are well documented throughout human history. The process is not only important but probably hard wired into human behavior. Dealing at a personal level with “bullies”, bad luck, success, poor outcomes, bad weather, etc is all part of life and you simply can’t or shouldn’t try to legislate against the necessary crucible all must endure.”
Then there’s that dickhead on the road coming out of the Holland Tunnel who just won’t yield to let you exit, in the dark when it’s raining. Stomp it, whip in and see the headlights of a car spinning end-for-end behind you in the dark is a wonderful thing.