April 2nd, 2012 at 12:00am
I usually don't sugarcoat things, although I've learned that sometimes it's better if you do. Especially when it comes to adults; adults don't see teenagers as their equals, so voicing your opinion around them can get risky.
You know, I've never read a review on a book I plan to read before? The reason is that I often dislike what's popular. I wouldn't say that I'm one of those people who rejects everything mainstream; I just naturally disagree with what's popular. A boy once mocked me by saying that I only liked obscure things because I wanted to stand out. But if I wanted to stand out, I'd follow what's popular, because what's unique isn't always attention grabbing.
The adults I am surrounded by aren't as stupid as they are proud. One is a prideful control freak who can't stand opposition. Another is a hypocrite who loves to give advice but can't take it. Another one will take advice eagerly but never follow it. Instead, choosing to criticize the advice behind your back. And one is interested in your opinion only so that he can laugh at it and show why his view point is better.
And that's just my immediate family. And people wonder why I lack appreciation for adults. I’ve just seen adults have so many vices to accompany their virtues that I can’t see them as the gods they’d like to be seen as. I can respect people and all, but to demand respect out of younger people just because you’ve lived longer doesn’t make sense to me. If I feel that an adult is worthy of my respect, then I’ll give it.
Of course, that could just be my rebellious nature speaking. It’s not like equality is logical or anything.