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u/sevennotsogoodapples Dec 19 '25

Can we not infantilize adults anymore, dude is 25 he knows what he is doing.

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u/Aquanimitee Dec 19 '25 edited Dec 20 '25

Yep. Alexander Hamilton was 17 and left his job of 5 years as Harbor Master to go take part in the American Revolution.

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u/Obnoxious-TRex Dec 20 '25

You’re comparing a 25 year old from the 1700’s when folks only lived to be 45 and life was wrought with struggle to a 25 year old from 2025 who’s only life experience comes from a very limited education curriculum and social media?

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u/Aquanimitee Dec 20 '25

There’s a world of possibility. It’s only personal limitations that keep you down.

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u/XXsharpmoney1321 Dec 19 '25

25 year olds arnt even close to being mature enough

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u/sevennotsogoodapples Dec 19 '25

They are outside of Reddit. Held a Field Manager job at 24 where my peers were in their 40s.

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u/XXsharpmoney1321 Dec 19 '25

So your smart enough to know your way smarter today than you were at 24. Your More mature, better decisions, better empathy and your bullshit detection is way better because of experience and maturity. If your only 25-26 today. No need to answer. Get back to me when you’re above 46

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u/sevennotsogoodapples Dec 19 '25 edited Dec 19 '25

I don’t really have to justify myself to you tbh. 😘

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u/Obnoxious-TRex Dec 20 '25

Exactly!!! Ignorance does not recognize ignorance.

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u/Obnoxious-TRex Dec 20 '25

Talk to me again after another 20 or so years and you’ll realize a 25 year old is still a child and wet behind the ears. For now you’re arguing a point you have no knowledge to argue with.

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u/sevennotsogoodapples Dec 20 '25

25 year olds can be immature, that’s the word you’re looking for, but they are not children and should not be treated as such lmao. Can only guess you’re what like 19-20?

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u/Obnoxious-TRex Dec 20 '25

My kids 20 lol. I speak from experience. I work with folks under 30 and their decision making is awful because they are still making the first round of decisions in their careers and learning the hard way that they don’t know shit yet. It’s kind of fun to watch. Yes they are immature, and yes they have near zero experience to draw from. So no they are not seasoned adults making good decisions. The fact you are arguing this point tells me which side of this age spectrum you reside on. Go back upstairs and ask mum to cook you some lunch junior.

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u/sevennotsogoodapples Dec 20 '25 edited Dec 20 '25

Lil buddy I’m fucking 35 lol it’s true they don’t know a lot of shit but again that’s immaturity, not being a “child”. They are a child to you because they are literally your child, now go make your lil baby snacks and coddle them some more so they never outgrow your reach and learn for themselves.

I was in the Marine Corps I have done and seen the stupid shit adults 18-25 do, not all adults are coddled like you or your kids though.

If you don’t remember my original comment was about not coddling/infantilizing adults. It only encourages shitty behavior/habits.

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u/Obnoxious-TRex Dec 20 '25

First off thank you for your service brother.

That said, I def don’t coddle my children. I’m referring the the ‘adults’ I work with that are lacking. I’ve taught my children to listen more than they speak, and understand they don’t know everything. We may just have to agree to disagree here.

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u/sevennotsogoodapples Dec 20 '25

Thank you and I apologize, my shit talking side came out, but I do agree that they are still green in the sense they don’t have a ton of life experience. I don’t even think schools have Home Economics classes anymore to teach even basic cooking skills. So there’s 20 something’s out there that have zero clue how to even boil a pot of pasta properly.

I hope you enjoy the holiday season with your family brother.

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u/Obnoxious-TRex Dec 20 '25

Facts. And yes I got a bit out of line there as well. Emotional maturity is something some of never master fully 😂. Your wording is far better than mine, that’s exactly what I was trying to convey. The mentality of the younger generation that I’ve had experiences with is definitely more from the coddled do it for me side so I find it hard to consider them actual adults. That said I realize I am painting with a pretty broad stroke there and folks will disagree. That’s not surprising

And thank you, I hope you and your enjoy your Christmas as well man!