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Unfortunately in the world full of [[adultism]] and [[protectoinism]] there is a lot of [[loaded language]]. We, as [[youth-righter]]s should try to avoid these terms, as they normalize these [[viewpoint]]s. Of course, if the term isn't loaded by itself, but by its cultural context, using it in positive light to reclaim it may be a good idea. | Unfortunately in the world full of [[adultism]] and [[protectoinism]] there is a lot of [[loaded language]]. We, as [[youth-righter]]s should try to avoid these terms, as they normalize these [[viewpoint]]s. Of course, if the term isn't loaded by itself, but by its cultural context, using it in positive light to reclaim it may be a good idea. | ||
== Terms we don't need to avoid == | == Terms we don't need to avoid == | ||
* {{ | * {{code|the youth}} or {{code|young person}}/{{code|people}}/{{code|persons}} | ||
:: This term is neutral. While it is used in negative connotations, it is also used in positive ones. | :: This term is neutral. While it is used in negative connotations, it is also used in positive ones. | ||
* {{ | * {{code|to be kidding}} | ||
:: This term's meaning got disconnected from its perceived etymology. Its use isn't either negative or positive in the context of youth rights. | :: This term's meaning got disconnected from its perceived etymology. Its use isn't either negative or positive in the context of youth rights. | ||
== Terms that are culturally biased against the youth == | == Terms that are culturally biased against the youth == | ||
* {{ | * {{code|kid}}/{{code|kids}} - when used to imply somebody is inmature | ||
:: It implies that kids are immature. | :: It implies that kids are immature. | ||
:: See also: {{code|to be kidding}} | |||
== Terms that are loaded by itself == | |||
* {{code|friends}} - when used to mean {{code|peers}} when misused to communicate with young children. | |||
:: This leads to making it hard for young children to distinguish between people they like to spend time with and people they spend time with. | |||
== Terms that are harmfully biased, but the bias isn't against the youth == | == Terms that are harmfully biased, but the bias isn't against the youth == | ||
== Terms that are biased, but put youth in good light == | == Terms that are biased, but put youth in good light == | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 08:33, 10 May 2026
Unfortunately in the world full of adultism and protectoinism there is a lot of loaded language. We, as youth-righters should try to avoid these terms, as they normalize these viewpoints. Of course, if the term isn't loaded by itself, but by its cultural context, using it in positive light to reclaim it may be a good idea.
Terms we don't need to avoid
the youthoryoung person/people/persons
- This term is neutral. While it is used in negative connotations, it is also used in positive ones.
to be kidding
- This term's meaning got disconnected from its perceived etymology. Its use isn't either negative or positive in the context of youth rights.
Terms that are culturally biased against the youth
kid/kids- when used to imply somebody is inmature
- It implies that kids are immature.
- See also:
to be kidding
Terms that are loaded by itself
friends- when used to meanpeerswhen misused to communicate with young children.
- This leads to making it hard for young children to distinguish between people they like to spend time with and people they spend time with.