• AtmaJnana@lemmy.world
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    1 year 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.

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      1 year ago

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

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        1 year 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.