[HPFGU-OTChatter] The curious incident of the dog in the night / adolescent

[Shaun Hately]

On 27 Dec 2006 at 9:14, storm wrote:

> [me]
> Ah you are right Shaun and I like your reasoning. I should have
> said
> adolescent which is a much better descriptor.

None of that was directed at you - it's just a general rant. Young Adult is the term used in the 
industry, so there's nothing improper about using it - I just think it was a really bad choice for 
adoption.

Personally, I think kids should be encouraged to be kids as long as possible. I think telling 
them that they are young adults is a mistake, it puts pressure on them to be too grown up too 
quickly, and makes them try and take on things they are not ready for.

I'm all for kids trying to do things as they feel ready to do them - but I also want them to 
remain aware that they shouldn't expect to do it all, and that the adults in their lives are 
people they should go to when needed.

Harry Potter could do with learning this lesson (-8

Seriously... for me, I like the scene in Order of the Phoenix, near the start when the Order is 
telling Harry, Ron, Hermione, Fred and George what is going on. They are telling them what 
they need to know - Lupin standing up for them. But Molly is still there, very much in mother 
role as well, working to protect them. You need that balance.

I had it as a kid - and as an older kid too, with my schooling. I remember when I was 17, 
wanting to do something and my tutor telling me that she wouldn't stop me trying - but she'd 
be there to pick up the pieces if it went wrong, and I'd better come and tell her the instant it 
started to.

(I also remember her complete and utter fury when I didn't...)


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