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Gender transitioning is great for the 1 percent

Wood From Eden • 1056 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Teenagers

Gender transitioning can have a significant impact on society, not just individuals.
Allowing teenagers to undergo life-changing treatments before 18 can lead to different outcomes in appearance and identity.
The focus shouldn't solely be on individual happiness in body modification decisions, but also consider societal implications.

Who Are You?

moviewise: Life Lessons From Movies • 407 implied HN points • 16 May 23

🎭️ Culture Film Identity Friendship Teenagers Societal Issues

Life Lesson: You are an individual who can choose, not just the categories you fit into.
Authentic characters make movies relatable; be real and natural in writing and acting.
People see each other based on preconceived notions; reveal your true self to break down barriers.

Empathy No. 122

Empathy: The Remnant Pieces • 39 implied HN points • 11 May 23

📚 Literature Relationships Teenagers Romance Communication Emotions

Carlie and RBStoryteller have a conversation about upcoming school events and Carlie contemplates taking birth control for their relationship
They discuss potentially attending the homecoming dance and prom together
Communication about sensitive topics like birth control is important in relationships

Teens and Sleep

Brain Lenses • 19 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Sleep Teenagers Mental health Physical health

Most public middle and high schools start before 8:30am, which can affect teen's sleep
Teens aged 13 to 18 should get 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night to avoid various negative consequences
Lack of sleep can lead to symptoms of depression, health issues, decreased physical activity, and poor academic performance

Everything is parody these days

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 14

🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Teenagers Humor Satire

Some online dating profiles are managed by ghostwriters, sparking discussions on deception and misogyny in modern dating.
The phrase 'me IRL' has evolved with unique origins over time, contrasting from its simpler use during the early days of the Internet.
Accounts like @EmergencyPugs, which seem like casual fun, can actually be profitable businesses run by clever teenagers.

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