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[-] magnetosphere@kbin.social 21 points 2 years ago

I have tremendous respect for Thunberg, but I’m worried about her future. After becoming internationally famous, she’ll have a hard time growing up to be a well-adjusted adult.

[-] STUPIDVIPGUY@lemmy.world 48 points 2 years ago

bruh she's the most well-adjusted child i've ever seen get famous i think she'll be ok

[-] magnetosphere@kbin.social 17 points 2 years ago

That’s a good point. She’s not some child actor reading from a script.

[-] Rhaedas@kbin.social 20 points 2 years ago

From her perspective her future is already fucked up thanks to all the adults in the room, so she probably doesn't care.

[-] interolivary@beehaw.org 8 points 2 years ago

Well-adjusted meaning what, exactly?

[-] magnetosphere@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Able to handle being in the spotlight constantly. Being happy with her life. Not feeling like she needs to live up to other people’s standards. That sort of thing.

Edit: oh, and I hope nobody takes advantage of her, either.

[-] RealJoL@feddit.de 7 points 2 years ago

She's 20 years old. I think this is what she looks like as an adult.

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