Why are White College Age the only ones at Riots?
Sept 19, 2020 8:27:14 GMT -8
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Post by davidsf on Sept 19, 2020 8:27:14 GMT -8
This has puzzled me for a while.
all the photos and video clips we see of protests and riots from BLM and Antifa gangs show very few people of color and a large presence of college age white children. Do they really believe in those causes, or just need something ... a cause... to which they can feel like they belong.
it might be those reasons, of course, but in my reading, I might have come across something else that at least contributes:
From MENTAL HEALTH DAILY, I read
This seems to be backed up by THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY which asserts:
I invariably find, as I’m sure you have, these children-almost-adults are incapable of carrying on a rational argument, react emotionally to any level of disagreement, cannot support their argument or give reason for their espousal of an ideology. And we see this over and over any time a calm, rational person approaches and questions one of these youthful protesters, and in my experience, every time one or more of them leap into an otherwise reasoned argument with ad hominem and other irrational, off-topic taunts.
what have you seen?
all the photos and video clips we see of protests and riots from BLM and Antifa gangs show very few people of color and a large presence of college age white children. Do they really believe in those causes, or just need something ... a cause... to which they can feel like they belong.
it might be those reasons, of course, but in my reading, I might have come across something else that at least contributes:
From MENTAL HEALTH DAILY, I read
From early stages of adolescence into adulthood, the brain experiences major growth and pruning. Initial developments begin near the back of the cortex, and tend to finish in the frontal areas (e.g. prefrontal cortex). There are a couple key ways by which the brain changes during various stages of development including: myelination as well as synaptic pruning...
...Executive functions: A majority of the executive functions that we develop are via the prefrontal cortex. This allows us to help assess risk, think ahead, evaluate ourselves, set goals, and regulate our emotions. Although many of these functions are developed during teenage years, they are still under slight development and strengthened until our mid-20s.
...Executive functions: A majority of the executive functions that we develop are via the prefrontal cortex. This allows us to help assess risk, think ahead, evaluate ourselves, set goals, and regulate our emotions. Although many of these functions are developed during teenage years, they are still under slight development and strengthened until our mid-20s.
Scientists have identified a specific region of the brain called the amygdala that is responsible for immediate reactions including fear and aggressive behavior. This region develops early. However, the frontal cortex, the area of the brain that controls reasoning and helps us think before we act, develops later. This part of the brain is still changing and maturing well into adulthood...
...Based on the stage of their brain development,
Adolescents are more likely to:
Adolescents are less likely to:
These brain differences don't mean that young people can't make good decisions or tell the difference between right and wrong. It also doesn't mean that they shouldn't be held responsible for their actions. However, an awareness of these differences can help parents, teachers, advocates, and policy makers understand, anticipate, and manage the behavior of adolescents.
...Based on the stage of their brain development,
Adolescents are more likely to:
- Act on Impulse
- Misread or misinterpret social cues and emotions
- Get into accidents of all kinds
- Get involved in fights
- Engage in dangerous or risky behavior
Adolescents are less likely to:
- Think before they act
- Pause to consider the consequences of their actions
- Change their dangerous or inappropriate behaviors
- Plan for outcomes or goals
These brain differences don't mean that young people can't make good decisions or tell the difference between right and wrong. It also doesn't mean that they shouldn't be held responsible for their actions. However, an awareness of these differences can help parents, teachers, advocates, and policy makers understand, anticipate, and manage the behavior of adolescents.
what have you seen?
