#to be frank you couldn’t ban 18-25 year olds from having sex if you tried

[trash-goddess]

One of the worst things about being a teenager is being infantilized. You are expected to be (reasonably) responsible for yourself but do not have any of the respect, resources nor decision making power that comes with it such responsibilities as an adult.

Being an adult with a fully functioning brain, and the having the respect, resources, decision making power and responsibilities is a delightful experience. Taking control of my life and living on my own terms has made every aspect of my life much more manageable.

So. As a twenty four year old. Who works full time, and thus has saved and paid off my student loans. Who is capable of managing my finances, groceries, and living a healthy lifestyle. Who is by all accounts, a reasonable adult. I find myself frustrated by seeing myself described as a child who is incapable of making such decisions has become incredibly frustrating. It showcases a lack of maturity and understanding!

I refuse to be dragged back down into childhood by people who have never even met me and do not know what is best for me.

And you can take my voting rights from my cold dead hands.

#aaaaaaaah #I’m a fucking adult!!! #I go on trips to other countries by myself!!! #i went to college #I took care of myself #I can take care of myself #I know a lot of this idea of 18-25 are children is a mostly in the context of sex #which I didn’t mention in the main post for a reason #because there is so much more to adulthood than sex #to be frank you couldn’t ban 18-25 year olds from having sex if you tried #but the most important aspect is voter rights #I think most of the people who believe this are conservatives #who are trying to prevent you people from voting #the idea that a twenty four year old isn’t an adult #can be the used to argue that they also can’t vote #this is a calculated attempt to discourage young people from voting #and if anyone tries to agrue that I’m not an adult #in this post will be treated as though they are a conservative reactionary