^^^ Facts

^^^ Agreed. I respect the individuals, hate the system. If I have to see one more ad that's like "you can do music in the military!" or "gamer? Join the military!" I will explode.

When my school was still physical, I swear that there'd be a different military recruitment group there every week for a different branch. It was really unnerving too, like they'd walk around and give out stickers and water bottles and stuff, and had a bar up so that high school guys could try to show off with it.

Fun fact! My grandfather tried to get me to go to the naval academy, but 1. I didn't want to, 2. My hearing loss is apparently just bad enough that they can't recruit me

I don't know if I could be recruited, I know I looked into it when the whole "WW3" thing went down and all of the zoomers started worrying about being drafted but I don't remember if I could be. I have no interest in the military though. Major respect to those who served of course, but it's definitely not the career path for me.

It's tough for me. I'd like to be in the military, as some of you know, but I don't think I'd be able/allowed to for somewhat personal reasons

I’ve been debating joining for a while. I think I’m leaning towards enlisting :P

If I may give my unsolicited advice here,

✨don't✨

join the military.

But, do as you please. But please don't.

Any particular reason on why I shouldn’t?

There really is no reason since it's completely your choice. Do what you want, if you think it's for you.

Yeah, agreed. You do you. Us Americans especially can't speak for the state of the Polish military.
Again, I'm just against some of the exploitative practices that the US military has, especially in recruitment. If you know what you're getting into, and it seems like the best path for you, go for it.

American drinking culture is kind of toxic imao.

Also please explain why it’s okay for kids to have sex but not with people over eighteen? Hopefully no one jumps on me, thinking I support pedos.
I feel like I’m phrasing this all wrong.
Is the answer that kids won’t manipulate kids?

American drinking culture is kind of toxic imao.

Agreed. Granted I haven't really experienced much of it (I've never been to any sort of party, dance, etc. where there's been drinking) but I remember hearing in 9th grade that one of my friends got caught drinking at her homecoming party, and two girls on my softball team (who were sophomores at the time iirc?) would talk about drinking a lot.

Oh yeah, for sure. I like alcohol as much as the next guy, but drinking culture here is awful. It's not okay to regularly get drunk to the point of blacking out, vomiting, or getting hungover.

I feel like the romanticization/normalization of massive teen drinking parties, excessive drinking (for fun or as a coping mechanism), people getting hella drunk for comedy, and the normalization of borderline–if not outright but not confirmed–alcoholism in media probably plays a part too.

Oh yeah, for sure. I like alcohol as much as the next guy, but drinking culture here is awful. It's not okay to regularly get drunk to the point of blacking out, vomiting, or getting hungover.

Exactly. Here people get drunk. On purpose. They drink alone. Sad stuff. Really the culture imo is the only reason we need age limits. Other cultures can get boozy and have a great time. Perhaps it’s that Americans are so disconnected from family and neighbors.

Also please explain why it’s okay for kids to have sex but not with people over eighteen?

In some states, it's actually illegal. 'Two minors can't consent to each other' type of thing.

Also please explain why it’s okay for kids to have sex but not with people over eighteen?

In some states, it's actually illegal. 'Two minors can't consent to each other' type of thing.

god, kids definitely shouldn't be having sex. i feel like anyone under fourteen definitely shouldn't be. however, young teens and sometimes preteens are gonna, of course, be interested in experimenting sexually, whether they're trying to figure out if they even feel sexual attraction, or they do and they're just figuring it out. but when it comes to actual full on sex? fifteen and up at the lowest. and only with other teens, and that should be kinda obvious dom.

first of all, the power imbalance translates into sex even if it's not visible in the relationship. secondly it's pedophilia. third, it's just not okay in general, again because of the obvious power imbalance. teens figuring sex out with each other is perfectly fine, but a teen who's just really starting to figure that stuff out should not be with an older experienced partner, or they run the risk of not learning what they like, just what their partner likes.

To all my younger people: Please be so, so careful with sex stuff. It's never a bad idea to wait.

Wait til you can deal with what happens when you get pregnant.

or just get birth control if your parents allow it. i've been on the depo shot since i turned sixteen(my mom wanted to just be safe because i had a boyfriend at the time) and it's great. well. it's great when it comes to certain things, but god damn does it make me want to eat a lot. also it makes my bones weak lmao

also speaking of, a girl i went to school with and knew is approaching her due date and im pretty sure i remember the day she either found out or was freaking out over being pregnant, because she had to step out of class. she seems super happy now tho and i hope all goes well. i could never lmao

To all my younger people: Please be so, so careful with sex stuff. It's never a bad idea to wait.

never let anyone make fun of you for waiting and learning before you actually have sex. always use condoms no matter what. my brothers were born while my mom was essentially on two types of birth control, it happens man. and never do anything you don't want to

anyone who pressures you into anything can get a face full of my fist istg

To all my younger people: Please be so, so careful with sex stuff. It's never a bad idea to wait.

never let anyone make fun of you for waiting and learning before you actually have sex. always use condoms no matter what. my brothers were born while my mom was essentially on two types of birth control, it happens man. and never do anything you don't want to

anyone who pressures you into anything can get a face full of my fist istg

Also always remember to use two types of birth control in case one doesn't work.
Sure, the pill or the shot might keep you from getting pregnant, but condoms are what helps to prevent STDs.
Thank you, health class.

To all my younger people: Please be so, so careful with sex stuff. It's never a bad idea to wait.

never let anyone make fun of you for waiting and learning before you actually have sex. always use condoms no matter what. my brothers were born while my mom was essentially on two types of birth control, it happens man. and never do anything you don't want to

anyone who pressures you into anything can get a face full of my fist istg

Also always remember to use two types of birth control in case one doesn't work.
Sure, the pill or the shot might keep you from getting pregnant, but condoms are what helps to prevent STDs.
Thank you, health class.

yes!!!!!!!! birth control birth control birth control birth control birth control birth control birth control birth control birth control birth control birth control birth control!!!!!!

if your partner has been regularly sexually active in the past, or you're not in a closed sexual relationship, regular std checks baby

say it with me: ASKING SOMEONE/BEING ASKED TO GET STD CHECKED DOES NOT MEAN THERE IS ANY SORT OF LACK OF TRUST

it doesn't! i actually feel like it's something that should be praised in relationships, because it expresses an interest in open communication and the safety of you and your partner. plus, some stds don't just transmit sexually. if someone refuses to get tested when you ask or gets really defensive/attacks you, that's actually a reason you shouldn't trust them. they shouldn't have any reason to be that unwilling