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This kind of withdrawal seems to be happening in many cultures. In Japan it's called hikikomori. I forget what it's called in Italy, but I know I've read about
by notacoward 5y ago
This kind of withdrawal seems to be happening in many cultures. In Japan it's called hikikomori. I forget what it's called in Italy, but I know I've read about it. Here it's the same, except ours tend to be more violent.
- ceasesurthinko 5y agoUsually referred to as a NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) in the western world.
- frontman1988 5y agor/NEET is one of the most depressing things I have seen on reddit.
- rm_-rf_slash 5y agoI don’t know enough about Japan to say anything on this matter but at least in Italy, unlike America, it’s fairly common for adults to live with their parents until married, without social stigma (well, if they have a job).
- krageon 5y ago> without social stigma Is this really true? You are describing the quintessential basement-dweller, which is not exactly a rosy stereotype.
- spaniard89277 5y agoIt's kinda true, but you can't be just lying around. You need to study work etc