Foodiepill
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The cope of aptitude, also known as the psychology of a manchild, is something I have struggled with for a long time. I should say that I am not technically a man yet, but I still see myself as a manchild and I could say the same for many men or boys my age in the modern day. In the medieval period of Europe, children were considered adults around the age of 13. The same can be said of Ancient Egypt and several other progenitor civilizations. Interestingly, Ancient Greece did not follow this trend and had the age of manhood be 18-20. In all of said civilizations, there were rites of passage for manhood, a specific time before you became a man and a time after. These rites were clearly noted by everyone in society and came with the responsibilities of being fully grown. Now, in the modern day, the same can not be said. The age of majority is 18 years and usually accompanies the end of 12 years of schooling. There are no rites or a before and after, the transition is seamless because there is actually no transition at all.
The consequences of this epidemic of half developed adults are apparent. The once great nations of the West crumble due to lack of structure and weakness in their men. Personally, I have often found in myself a manchild. Everything about me is above average, from my height and athletics, to my looks to my intelligence. When I was younger I understood this and felt great optimism for the future because of my own perceived potential. Now, I stand on the verge of adulthood having accomplished none of the feats and milestones that I thought would come naturally. I have never had a girlfriend, I have failed to become a varsity athlete in my sports, I have sub par grades, I am a failure in many senses. Every test of aptitude I could have taken would have pointed me towards a glistening future of NT normie happiness. I have always coped with my failures, using my supposed potential to provide relief. I could have passed that class if I wanted to, I could have been on varsity if I had tried. It does not matter if I could have done something, because I did not do it in the end. I see many others like me, too neutered to do anything of substance. In Ancient Greece we would be already performing the duties of a man. Rome would have fallen easily if it were filled with men like me. Like those in the current day.
The societies of today, especially in the West, are unable to even clearly define masculinity or manhood. Thus leaving generations of men who are not fully men and women who are not fully women, filled with potential but incapable of finding the clarity or maturity to use it.
The consequences of this epidemic of half developed adults are apparent. The once great nations of the West crumble due to lack of structure and weakness in their men. Personally, I have often found in myself a manchild. Everything about me is above average, from my height and athletics, to my looks to my intelligence. When I was younger I understood this and felt great optimism for the future because of my own perceived potential. Now, I stand on the verge of adulthood having accomplished none of the feats and milestones that I thought would come naturally. I have never had a girlfriend, I have failed to become a varsity athlete in my sports, I have sub par grades, I am a failure in many senses. Every test of aptitude I could have taken would have pointed me towards a glistening future of NT normie happiness. I have always coped with my failures, using my supposed potential to provide relief. I could have passed that class if I wanted to, I could have been on varsity if I had tried. It does not matter if I could have done something, because I did not do it in the end. I see many others like me, too neutered to do anything of substance. In Ancient Greece we would be already performing the duties of a man. Rome would have fallen easily if it were filled with men like me. Like those in the current day.
The societies of today, especially in the West, are unable to even clearly define masculinity or manhood. Thus leaving generations of men who are not fully men and women who are not fully women, filled with potential but incapable of finding the clarity or maturity to use it.
