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A Boring Dystopia

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The children yearn for the fields

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[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 26 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I'm guessing the work ethic of an adult immigrant is going to be better than that of a teenager living at home.

[–] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 3 weeks ago

I bet it would be pretty good if their family is desperately poor and needs the extra money to survive...

[–] HowAbt2morrow@futurology.today 7 points 3 weeks ago

Than most nationals, in any country really. Anyone living in the their own country thinks their entitled to not work unless they’re manager or CEO level. Especially in the USofA, the greatest place of all times and throughout the entire known universe.

[–] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Living at home? I think the plan is camps.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I don't think he's planning on throwing American teenagers into camps. But, having lived with teenagers in the house, I can't say it's the worst idea...

[–] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago

I am sure they can find some lesser american teenagers, nothing will shock me at this point.

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

having lived with teenagers in the house, I can't say it's the worst idea...

This is boomer humor style nonsense. All this really means is you're a terrible parent.

I have lived with teenagers and still do. I've found it no more difficult than any other stage.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You sound like a fun person.

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't exist for your enjoyment.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 1 points 3 weeks ago

Is there anything I can do to make your day better?

[–] Helvetica@sh.itjust.works 18 points 3 weeks ago

Ron's oldest kid is almost 10. They're going to lead by example and get a job in the factory, right?