honeytoast wrote:
That's not true. The adults around you are toxic, and don't really know what they're talking about. Also...who the hell thinks that Japanese Culture is childish to like??? That's really the dumbest thing I ever heard.
I am sorry that you are dealing with this, and one day you are around much more positive people. Not every person is like that.
Japanese culture is fascinating, they're a very intelligent group of people who have long been at the forefront of science, technology and structured society.
I noticed that the hobbies and interests of people with autism come under more scrutiny than NT hobbies and interests. Many people just don't "get it" when it comes to why autistics have a preference, not realising the reasons behind it.
A lot are just judgmental rather than ignorant though. Any hobby someone "different" takes a fancy too can become a "troubling obsession" that needs to be closely monitored in their eyes. I don't see how any autistics interest in well written cartoons is worse than an NT's interest in metal detecting or pottery. Might be worth reminding them of that if the subject is ever brought up.