> Applying responsibility and self-control to someone who is ignorant of even the most basic aspects of being an adult is ridiculous. I consider this sentiment

> Applying responsibility and self-control to someone who is ignorant of even the most basic aspects of being an adult is ridiculous. I consider this sentiment the problem. It's not ridiculous to expect adults to do some basic research, especially now that information is almost overwhelmingly available. Treating adults like helpless children or zoo animals with no power or autonomy is part of what created this societal state, in my opinion. And that's coming from someone who grew up poor, with a single parent, and no connections/mentors/role models/etc growing up, in case somebody wants to counter by saying that it was easy for me because I had xyz privilege. I just think before I act, put in the work to get informed about important things, and try to practice self-control and delayed gratification