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ohmygil:

Guidance counselour for me

Not for nothing, but in America, at least, there’s a strong trend of “unless you’re the BEST at it, you need to stop doing it.” Somewhere around 5th grade, kids get it into their heads that if they’re not some sort of art prodigy already, then pursuing it (and actually, y’know. Practicing and learning) is a foolish, childish notion.

The idea that someone could just do something for FUN? Not entertained.

This mindset is why I didn’t get back into drawing until I was like 22 – practice that shit you’ll get better

Even if you are talented and employable in the arts from a young age (I did professional theatre for years as a kid) the idea that you can’t keep doing it or that it’s just a phase gets hammered into you constantly.

Let me repeat that. I was making money, getting jobs but I was still told to “pick something more realistic”.

Our culture robs itself of art and performance.

I’ve literally made money off my writing and the reaction from both my parents (admittedly, they’re both abusive shits) was “shame you can’t publish that as a novel.” There’s this pervasive, toxic, awful attitude in this country that no matter what you’re doing, it’s not good enough, it’s not making enough money, it’s not ENOUGH unless you’re a fucking billionaire.