• AtmaJnana@lemmy.world
    192·
    8 months ago

    Much of Appalachia is the same. If you don’t talk like a redneck, you get picked on. The smart kids with social savvy will learn to code switch.

    • Smoogs@lemmy.world
      94·
      8 months ago

      So we’re still looking to survive bullies rather than holding them responsible for bad behaviour I see. That’s toxic.

      • AtmaJnana@lemmy.world
        145·
        8 months ago

        Nah, fuck off with your strawman. I was just describing the reality, not suggesting that it is any kind of solution. Holding them accountable would be great, but kids often don’t have that option.

        • Smoogs@lemmy.world
          12·
          8 months ago

          No you are not offering a solution, you’re just doubling down on making more problems. And then calling it ‘that’s life’. You are toxic.