Re: atheist camp
I hope any kids I may [n]ever have don’t inherit my social anxiety, so I can send them off to this.
Social anxiety is part of introversion, the personality trait that prefers introspection to outward social or physical activity. Because the majority of people are extroverts, society is set up so that being able to talk and make friends quickly and easily becomes the only viable option.
If your children inherited social anxiety, I would suggest it is an essential part of who they are, rather than a crippling disability.
Also, OMG RICHARD DAWKINS CAMP
When introversion prevents people from participating in activities they actually want to try, then it’s not a trait to celebrate. My first reaction: Wow! Atheist camp! I love rational discussions, and I love camping, so what a perfect combination! Second reaction: That actually sounds terrible. I’d just hide somewhere reading instead, away from everyone else.
If these imaginary kids did decide they didn’t want to interact for such a reason, I’d of course understand. It would be just fine if they never had any desire to go. My hope would just be that their anxieties weren’t overriding other desires, causing them to miss out.
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