I’m editing this to just say, I’d rather not be the person who fights on the internet like this, I would much much rather make friends. So, thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate your input!
Doormerism is an issue, especially when it comes from adults who don’t know how to help. This is trauma, and this is one tool to tackle that trauma. I’m not saying we tell kids “hey cheer up that should fix it” - I’m saying we use hope as a tool to fight cynical defeatism. Which, I would submit, is all your comment achieves. Do you have an alternative?
Friends you can’t disagree with and work together to come to a mutual understanding with are superficial friendships.
I’m sorry if I came on too strong, but I appreciate your initial response as It clarifies more where you’re coming from.
I don’t disagree that “doomerism” exists and can be a problem, however that term is often used (and from my perspective is being used in this context) to deflect from the material reality in a “rub some dirt on it, it ain’t that bad” sort of way.
However, within this context the “alternative” isn’t complicated. The kids, and teachers, need therapy from trained medical professionals. More broadly they need access to healthcare and resources they aren’t getting.
I’m editing this to just say, I’d rather not be the person who fights on the internet like this, I would much much rather make friends. So, thank you for taking the time to respond, I appreciate your input!
Doormerism is an issue, especially when it comes from adults who don’t know how to help. This is trauma, and this is one tool to tackle that trauma. I’m not saying we tell kids “hey cheer up that should fix it” - I’m saying we use hope as a tool to fight cynical defeatism. Which, I would submit, is all your comment achieves. Do you have an alternative?Friends you can’t disagree with and work together to come to a mutual understanding with are superficial friendships.
I’m sorry if I came on too strong, but I appreciate your initial response as It clarifies more where you’re coming from.
I don’t disagree that “doomerism” exists and can be a problem, however that term is often used (and from my perspective is being used in this context) to deflect from the material reality in a “rub some dirt on it, it ain’t that bad” sort of way.
However, within this context the “alternative” isn’t complicated. The kids, and teachers, need therapy from trained medical professionals. More broadly they need access to healthcare and resources they aren’t getting.
Completely agree, cheers!
Cheers friend!