• FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    I recognise most of those:) It’s like a tug of war because the part of me looking for comfort is drawn to the old stuff but I also want novelty. The lesson I’ve learned is to help my kids form attachments more to better things than games and TV.

    • ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      If you’re the same age as me you might have watched the Roots miniseries. I recommend not rewatching that one. It had a huge impact on me as a kid as far as awakening me to some of the horrors of my country’s past. I tried rewatching it and couldn’t make it past OJ Simpson wearing some sort of pseudo-African clown costume.

      • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.world
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        6 hours ago

        It was broadcast here when I was a kid, and I’ve always been very glad I saw it. It taught me about structural injustice and solidarity. But I can imagine exactly what you mean too.