Married to a European, I very much understand the difference having some form of universal health insurance would make. Not having it tied to jobs would change everything. For most of us, that’s the big one, right behind housing.
I have come to believe that explains why we won’t provide universal healthcare OR fix the housing crisis: It would keep us from working like scared little rabbits.
I’d be interested to know if this has become common amongst teens “My 15yo told me the other day that my business - being an author - is a failed business”. The reason for my interest is because my friends kids told their parents they didn’t see them as successful. They mum had established and grown a successful business all on her own. Their dad made it (by many people’s standards) pretty rich in his business world. To the extent they lived in what I would describe as a mansion, they have property abroad, a static caravan in a place they utterly love and rental properties.
Where are our future generations ideas of failure and success coming from? And what does this say about h their education, view of the world and ultimately how they will go on to feel about themselves in adulthood?
It would be interesting to see what he would deem a success. What gives the impression of failure. And to keep diving deeper into that. See if he correlates feeling with any of it, or how you feel, what sense he makes of doing something you’re good at, enjoy doing and love. What factors are young people taking into consideration. For my niece, it was all about money. Her aspirations were built entirely around having an income to buy a car and pay the bills.
When I asked if her if she had considered doing what she loved and wanted to do she said no.
A year or 2 on I managed to get out of her what she really wanted. It turns out she’s a freedom seeker like her aunty Amber! When I asked her about whether what is essentially the well trodden road is in alignment with what she truly wants; freedom, she said no. So we had a chat about how there is nothing wrong with wanting a house, a car and a job to pay the bills but that we might what to align the action we take with what we want.
You could maybe do a teens series !!!!!!?! Get asking the young people a set of questions. My near 10yo niece wants to be famous.
Which could lead on to another set of questions….
What aspirations do our kids have and why? Where is it leading them? And based on what parameters.
I would spend my time getting the amount of rest my body needs (rather than setting an alarm and showing up to a job I don’t like). I would also take a lot more road trips and make a lot more art.
The only service we pay for is pur accountant to do the yearly tax return. Which I am very very happy to do.
Oh, and currently, have builders in, fixing the hole in the ceiling, which I would not want to attempt myself!
I would quite like to pay someone to come and do a deep tidy/organise/clearout/clean. But I can't imagine a world in which I would think that was a relevant thing to spend money on.
And forever grateful for the NHS. May she live forever.
And on the teenage opinions... I think they need to prioritise money because everything is so expensive and they can sew that the safety nets are awful or non-existant. When there are so many people sleeping rough and so many people needing to use food banks, how easy can it be to think in terms of doing what you love, rather than doing something that will keep a consistent roof over your head and food in your fridge?
I really hope that things will get more positive for them soon. Though not quite sure how massive investment in AI is the answer. 🥲
Married to a European, I very much understand the difference having some form of universal health insurance would make. Not having it tied to jobs would change everything. For most of us, that’s the big one, right behind housing.
I can never get over how much you have to pay. It’s unimaginable to me.
The NHS has its faults but I never take it for granted.
I’m envious!
Those are the two things that keep me going to a job I dislike. Insurance and rent.
I have come to believe that explains why we won’t provide universal healthcare OR fix the housing crisis: It would keep us from working like scared little rabbits.
I’d be interested to know if this has become common amongst teens “My 15yo told me the other day that my business - being an author - is a failed business”. The reason for my interest is because my friends kids told their parents they didn’t see them as successful. They mum had established and grown a successful business all on her own. Their dad made it (by many people’s standards) pretty rich in his business world. To the extent they lived in what I would describe as a mansion, they have property abroad, a static caravan in a place they utterly love and rental properties.
Where are our future generations ideas of failure and success coming from? And what does this say about h their education, view of the world and ultimately how they will go on to feel about themselves in adulthood?
Ooh this is interesting! I’ll ask Joe some questions and see if I get anywhere.
It would be interesting to see what he would deem a success. What gives the impression of failure. And to keep diving deeper into that. See if he correlates feeling with any of it, or how you feel, what sense he makes of doing something you’re good at, enjoy doing and love. What factors are young people taking into consideration. For my niece, it was all about money. Her aspirations were built entirely around having an income to buy a car and pay the bills.
When I asked if her if she had considered doing what she loved and wanted to do she said no.
A year or 2 on I managed to get out of her what she really wanted. It turns out she’s a freedom seeker like her aunty Amber! When I asked her about whether what is essentially the well trodden road is in alignment with what she truly wants; freedom, she said no. So we had a chat about how there is nothing wrong with wanting a house, a car and a job to pay the bills but that we might what to align the action we take with what we want.
You could maybe do a teens series !!!!!!?! Get asking the young people a set of questions. My near 10yo niece wants to be famous.
Which could lead on to another set of questions….
What aspirations do our kids have and why? Where is it leading them? And based on what parameters.
I bet it’s all going to be about money for Joe too.
Nothing wrong with money and understanding the part it plays in our lives, our need for it and how it acts as a pillar to our Health.
For me with my nieces, it’s trying to get them to align their needs with what they truly want.
I would spend my time getting the amount of rest my body needs (rather than setting an alarm and showing up to a job I don’t like). I would also take a lot more road trips and make a lot more art.
That shouldn’t be too much to ask for!
I would read, draw, write, cook and travel.
The only service we pay for is pur accountant to do the yearly tax return. Which I am very very happy to do.
Oh, and currently, have builders in, fixing the hole in the ceiling, which I would not want to attempt myself!
I would quite like to pay someone to come and do a deep tidy/organise/clearout/clean. But I can't imagine a world in which I would think that was a relevant thing to spend money on.
And forever grateful for the NHS. May she live forever.
And on the teenage opinions... I think they need to prioritise money because everything is so expensive and they can sew that the safety nets are awful or non-existant. When there are so many people sleeping rough and so many people needing to use food banks, how easy can it be to think in terms of doing what you love, rather than doing something that will keep a consistent roof over your head and food in your fridge?
I really hope that things will get more positive for them soon. Though not quite sure how massive investment in AI is the answer. 🥲
Yeah, mine don’t feel super hopeful about their prospects. We’re working on that all the time.