I teach my 7th graders about the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide.
I bring in a graduated cylinder of it and we talk about how it’s used in nuclear power plants and gmo crops. How inhaling even the small amount I’m holding can lead to suffocation or even death. It’s found in vaccines and cancer cells, but also in infant formula and pet food. It is a huge component of acid rain, can cause severe burns, and has been found in places that were thought to be the most pristine and unpolluted locations on earth.
We talk about how there are little to no regulations on this chemical. No bans, no warning labels, and most manufacturers don’t even have to disclose their use of it in their products.
My students are outraged. We talk about what we can do. Create posters and flyers to spread awareness. Contact our senators with petitions to ban DHMO. Spread this information all over social media.
Then I explain that the real problem with dihydrogen monoxide is that….when I am thirsty…there is just nothing else as refreshing, and then I watch their looks of absolute shock and horror as I drink the entire vial down.
you know, if an adult is a nice person that’s not “innocence.” they learned how to actively be a good person. they’re not some eternal child
also i’m gonna be real why is it that being nice in general is seen as a childish or immature trait
Because being nice gets you taken advantage of a lot more than being an asshole. It makes you naive. Like a child
you’re right, “i like to be mean because it benefits me. being nice is for babies” is a very mature attitude
no not mistake kindness for naivete. Anyone who claims kindness only ever gets abused are the very same people who would try to abuse a kindness. They make those broad statements as a way to try and wash away any personal responsibility they have to not be an asshole.
Basically; anyone who says you have to be mean to survive are just trying to excuse their own asshole behaviors.
