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Decline in teen drug use continues, surprising experts

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349 points pseudolus | 2 comments | 17 Dec 24 23:44 UTC | HN request time: 0.417s | source
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ikmckenz ◴[20 Dec 24 19:31 UTC] No.42474139[source]▶
Teens aren't doing drugs, smoking, drinking, or having sex. And the suicide rate has never been higher.
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1. dpndencekultur ◴[20 Dec 24 21:15 UTC] No.42475115[source]▶
Erich Fromm said this in his "Fear of Freedom" We live in a time that we are able to customize our lives to our delights. That makes us lose perspective and purpose. So we look to movements to fill the void.

That was back in the 50's/60's I think he was spot on why this generation can't see past the last scroll or click. They don't have perspective because they have not been bred to have it. It's very sad.

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2. paulryanrogers ◴[21 Dec 24 13:25 UTC] No.42479530[source]▶
> They don't have perspective because they have not been bred to have it. It's very sad.

Did 'bred' once include upbringing? I thought it began and ended with mate selection, pairing, and procreation.