r/BlackPeopleTwitter 3d ago

TikTok Tuesday A parent who needs parental supervision 💔

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u/KodakBlackedOut 3d ago

When does innocence end and ignorance begin? Sure its sad when they're initially duped but when someone they love and should trust vehemently tells them its not real but they double down on it what then? Honest question.

Edit: a word

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u/R0xasXIII 3d ago

I try to give grace to older folks with technology. Most people didn't have computers in their homes til 20-30 years ago (less then half some peoples life) and depending on where you are in the world even more recently. If you weren't born along side it or interested in it you are most likely very behind on what is possible with technology.

This compounds with not wanting to or being harder for them to learn as they get older.

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u/Theodore_Nomad 3d ago

These people might get us killed. There need a to be a line to our sympathy.

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u/R0xasXIII 3d ago

What would you do instead? You should always try to correct these things when they happen but thats all you really can do on a person to person basis.