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School refusal and the Australian families gripped by blame, shame, and the fear of a lost education (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

You're still in high school? I didn't realise there were teenagers using Lemmy. I hope you make it through okay. My Year 12 was a nightmare and massively derailed my adult life for several years, and it all started with skipping school because I couldn't handle the pressure I was under to deliver the results I (and my family) expected. This was all immediately prior to the "great rewiring" so I'm thankful that at least I didn't have to deal with the added problems yourself and others face today.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I didn't realise there were teenagers using Lemmy.

There's dozens of us I tell you, dozens!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I guess I started on forums around your age too but I didn't debate/discuss issues anywhere near as serious as this. What is it that dynamic like for you as a teenager? You're essentially participating in discussions as an adult (and presumably being treated like one too) but you're in a completely different stage of life to the people you're talking to.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

It's not that difficult. Sometimes older folks get a bit weirded out by it and ask weird questions, but as far as I can tell it's only really out of genuine curiosity.

I've spent almost 7 years in state care, and unfortunately in state care you have no choice but to debate and discuss things with large groups of adults if you want to get your basic needs met. And strangely enough, I've grown to somewhat enjoy the discussion around here.