One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • cordlesslamp@lemmy.today
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    3 months ago

    “Boys will be boys”

    How about you teach your kid how to behave and respect others so they don’t grow up to be an entitled asshole.

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      3 months ago

      I was taught about respect and consent, but I was also taught that women largely will not give me the same respect and there’s no convincing the world to fix that.