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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}} | * {{anchor|youth}}{{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}} | * {{anchor|kidding}}{{code|to be kidding}} | ||
:: This term's meaning got disconnected from its perceived etymology. Its use isn't either negative or positive of the youth. | :: This term's meaning got disconnected from its perceived etymology. Its use isn't either negative or positive of the youth. | ||
:: See also: {{code|[[#kid|a kid]]}} | |||
== 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 immature | * {{anchor|kid}}{{code|a kid}}/{{code|kids}} - when used to imply somebody is immature. | ||
:: It implies that kids are immature. | :: It implies that kids are immature. | ||
:: See also: {{code|to be kidding}} | :: See also: {{code|[[#kidding|to be kidding]]}} | ||
* {{code|juvenile}} - in relation to people | * {{anchor|juvenile}}{{code|juvenile}} - in relation to people | ||
:: This word has negative connotations. | :: This word has negative connotations. | ||
:: See also: juvenile delinquency | :: See also: {{code|[[#jd|juvenile delinquency||}} | ||
* {{code|juvenile delinquency}}? | * {{anchor|jd}}{{code|juvenile delinquency}}? | ||
:: See also: juvenile | :: See also: {{code|[[#juvenile|juvenile]]}} | ||
* {{code|age appropriate}}/{{code|age-appropriate}} | * {{anchor|aa}}{{code|age appropriate}}/{{code|age-appropriate}} | ||
:: This word is sometimes used as a [[dog whistles|dog whistle]] to deter certain youth behaviors. In other uses it suggests that the development of every young person is consistant with solar cycles. | :: This word is sometimes used as a [[dog whistles|dog whistle]] to deter certain youth behaviors. In other uses it suggests that the development of every young person is consistant with solar cycles. | ||
:: Use instead {{code|development appropriate}}/{{code|development-appropriate}} | :: Use instead {{code|development appropriate}}/{{code|development-appropriate}} | ||
== Terms that are loaded by itself == | == Terms that are loaded by itself == | ||
* {{code|friends}} - when used to mean {{code|peers}} when misused to communicate with young children. | * {{anchor|friends}}{{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. | :: 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. | ||
* {{code|grow up, shut up}} - it adds nothing to the issue. It attack (perceived) immaturity of the opponent. It's an example of ''ad personam''. | * {{anchor|gusu}}{{code|grow up, shut up}} - it adds nothing to the issue. It attack (perceived) immaturity of the opponent. It's an example of ''ad personam''. | ||
== 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 == | ||
Revision as of 12:08, 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 of the youth.
- See also:
a kid
Terms that are culturally biased against the youth
a kid/kids- when used to imply somebody is immature.
- It implies that kids are immature.
- See also:
to be kidding
juvenile- in relation to people
- This word has negative connotations.
- See also: {{code|[[#jd|juvenile delinquency||}}
juvenile delinquency?
- See also:
juvenile
- See also:
age appropriate/age-appropriate
- This word is sometimes used as a dog whistle to deter certain youth behaviors. In other uses it suggests that the development of every young person is consistant with solar cycles.
- Use instead
development appropriate/development-appropriate
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.
grow up, shut up- it adds nothing to the issue. It attack (perceived) immaturity of the opponent. It's an example of ad personam.