Covid 19 Part XXI-27,908 in ROI (1,777 deaths) 6,647 in NI (559 deaths)(22/08)Read OP

spookwoman wrote: »

I am referring to society, all age groups and how things have changed in how people are willing to sacrifice.

Well you mentioned WW II as an example which doesn't apply to us. And for the record there were plenty of deserters and those that tried to avoid the call up to the army during the World Wars in all countries.

ACitizenErased wrote: »

- If your whole life doesn't revolve around social media and conforming to norms then you are a reject.

Ah now.

Drumpot wrote: »

Young people are not to blame for this crisis, we are all in this. There are plenty of Middle aged morons doing plenty of stupid things.

I do believe every generation has it easier then the previous, that’s not the fault of people born today, it’s just the way it is. I believe my parents were hardier they me, I don’t see that as an insult, just an observation. I don’t see why that’s changed for modern young adults who do have more luxuries then My generation. Mind you, I’m glad I didn’t have to suffer from the social media phenomenon, it’s toxic and will try and keep my children away from it as long as I can.

I actually think it's a lot tougher now on kids, primarily in acquiring a coping skillset for life. There are so many distractions and influences, malign or otherwise, that can knock them sideways. This too leaks into the workplace and IMO they face huge challenges in adapting to demands we take for granted. Given a chance to do it all again at 18-20 now I'd pass!

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Young people now live in a time where:
- Mental health issues and depression are at an all time high.
- You require 2 years experience to even get an inkling of a part time job.
- If your whole life doesn't revolve around social media and conforming to norms then you are a reject.
- The schooling system treats everyone the same no matter what method of learning you prosper at.
- And where older people paint you as a drunk and someone who sits at home and watches netflix.
- Edit: We're also now facing a major recession, just as many will aim to start their careers.


I can go on, but this is the COVID thread, and the comments about young people being the major issue here have gone beyond ridiculous.

I grew up in the 80's.

I would have killed for that list of "problems"

ACitizenErased wrote: »

The mushroom factory came through yesterday, no? Tipp was +13.

That was only after testing about 20 staff,the whole factory was tested yesterday so it could be a few days before all those results come through

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Young people now live in a time where:
- Mental health issues and depression are at an all time high.

Compare that to mortality rate earlier? People live long enough that they get cancer now. Mental issues and depression were earlier too but may be overshadowed by other miseries of life which we take for granted now.

Go to any third world country and you will see what I am talking about. No one cares about mental health because other issues are more aggravating.

ACitizenErased wrote: »

- You require 2 years experience to even get an inkling of a part time job.

How is the social security and benefit situation now compared to earlier?

ACitizenErased wrote: »

- If your whole life doesn't revolve around social media and conforming to norms then you are a reject.

This looks more like first world problem.

ACitizenErased wrote: »

- The schooling system treats everyone the same no matter what method of learning you prosper at.

Compare that to the time when education was for elites and not everyone had free education.

Oranage2 wrote: »

LOL... First world problems at its finest

Got it in 1.

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Just like thousands of young people now would kill to live in a world without social media, myself included.

Ah. It's not mandatory.

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Real nice putting problems in quotations too, considering the depression and suicide levels in this country, that doesn't surprise me.

Do think mental health problems are a new concept?

Anyway, way off topic.

What are the numbers for today?

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Young people now live in a time where:
- Mental health issues and depression are at an all time high.
- You require 2 years experience to even get an inkling of a part time job.
- If your whole life doesn't revolve around social media and conforming to norms then you are a reject.
- The schooling system treats everyone the same no matter what method of learning you prosper at.
- And where older people paint you as a drunk and someone who sits at home and watches netflix.
- Edit: We're also now facing a major recession, just as many will aim to start their careers.


I can go on, but this is the COVID thread, and the comments about young people being the major issue here have gone beyond ridiculous.

Let me rephrase that

We all live in a time where
All age groups are affected by this.
- Mental health issues and depression are at an all time high.

Welcome to the real world it has always been like that and just because someone comes out of college with whatever cert doesn't automatically entitle them to a job with all the bells and whistles.
- You require 2 years experience to even get an inkling of a part time job.


- If your whole life doesn't revolve around social media and conforming to norms then you are a reject.

I can remember when SNA's did not even exist and that's not long ago. I also remember those with learning disabilities were just left to their own devices or shipped off to "special" schools. Do you expect everyone in a class to have their own teacher so they can be taught the way you want?
- The schooling system treats everyone the same no matter what method of learning you prosper at.

Stop being a drama queen no one has said that.
- And where older people paint you as a drunk and someone who sits at home and watches netflix.

Plenty of other age groups in the same boat.
- Edit: We're also now facing a major recession, just as many will aim to start their careers.

Well stop making it all about young people if you don't want people to comment on them

spookwoman wrote: »

Let me rephrase that

We all live in a time where
All age groups are affected by this.
- Mental health issues and depression are at an all time high.

Welcome to the real world it has always been like that and just because someone comes out of college with whatever cert doesn't automatically entitle them to a job with all the bells and whistles.
- You require 2 years experience to even get an inkling of a part time job.


- If your whole life doesn't revolve around social media and conforming to norms then you are a reject.

I can remember when SNA's did not even exist and that's not long ago. I also remember those with learning disabilities were just left to their own devices or shipped off to "special" schools. Do you expect everyone in a class to have their own teacher so they can be taught the way you want?
- The schooling system treats everyone the same no matter what method of learning you prosper at.

Stop being a drama queen no one has said that.
- And where older people paint you as a drunk and someone who sits at home and watches netflix.

Plenty of other age groups in the same boat.
- Edit: We're also now facing a major recession, just as many will aim to start their careers.

Of course you disagree with me, anyway, off topic.

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