• wieson@feddit.org
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    16 days ago

    If they’d bought a beater car and asked their dad to help troubleshoot it, they’d actually learn something about the field they’re insecure about.

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      16 days ago

      Chances are they’re from families with a similar upbringing. You’re assuming a lot that they can just ask their dad

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        16 days ago

        I’m working off of the text that is given.

        They feel insecure, that they’re not what their dad wished them to be

        If dad’s an accountant, than there shouldn’t be any wishful thinking about their son becoming a mechanic.