Bubbleteame t1_j1znt1q wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:26 PM

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Honestly I don’t know.. but.. do you honestly think Black kids look older because it’s inherent? I know you said it’s ‘somewhat common’ but I’m genuinely curious

Bubbleteame t1_j1zm0y9 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:14 PM

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Sir..

I stand behind everything I said in my response. Can we both agree that you could’ve possibly worded your comment wrong?

And I bought up the black people maintaining their youth as an epithet. It’s just something I wanted to state and no it’s not really what we’re talking about but it’s more truth than “it’s common trait for black people look older”…

Bubbleteame t1_j1zksnw wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:05 PM

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Yea I definitely agree with that! Especially looking at antique portraits, young people always look older and more hardened.

Bubbleteame t1_j1zh8bi wrote on December 28, 2022 at 3:40 PM

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A common trait in black people?? Sounds like a blanket statement and importantly, an excuse for racism and not allowing black kids to be kids.

Also. You should refer to your own articles listed. Black kids are seen older because of racist tropes dating back to slavery. Black people aren’t inherently older looking. In fact it’s quite normal for black people, especially black women, to maintain their youthful imagine/skin well into adulthood.