what grown-ups see

The Kid wants to sport a nose ring…sigh.
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She is unfortunately normal.
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The trajectory is not good.
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The age group that should be productive and energetic is lazy and useless.
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Appearances mean everything to them.
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Acceptance by peers means EVERYTHING.
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Peers include older people who never left school (aka: teachers).
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A handful escape.
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That handful is the future.