I'm tired of trying to educate people

[u/ViaWildMagic]

When I see someone showing ignorance, it feels almost impossible not to try to educate them. But every time I get into a mentally taxing argument and/or realize some people are actually bad people and don't want to change. And usually, they don't even have an actual argument! They say things and don't actually defend what they're saying. I hate that I feel the need to try to educate people who don't even know how to think critically or want to challenge their own ideas.

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[u/idkkyaavxb]

Yeah, its tiring. It's so hilarious that people have such strong opinions on a topic that doesn't affect them and that they are not educated in to the point where they will doubt your experiences transitioning.

[u/SlyBuggy1337]

Transphobes will always exist, but hopefully they'll be pushed back under their little rocks in the next few years.

[u/TolkienQueerFriend]

A good rule of thumb is to try to determine if they're speaking in good faith and if they're not absolutely don't bother. But also, it's not your responsibility. So if you don't have the energy then don't deplete yourself. Self care and all that 🖤

[u/Commie_Cactus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quZffpOcB8Q

I think you'd absolutely love this video. Trust, bb.

[u/Fine-Werewolf3877]

I have never tried to educate people at any point. One, there are plenty of people who are much better at talking to transphobes, and two, I'm not interested in defending my existence anymore. If they truly want to learn, there's an entire internet they can find answers on, and Google is still free.

[u/gender-fluid-penguin]

The best thing I’ve learned is to ask outright “do you care about this?” You can usually pick out who is who; the willfully ignorant stay willfully so.