Psychology

I don't like psychology, particularly child psychology. Just the thought that us children grow, and think in a particular way is kind of odd. Doesn't our culture stress individuality? So why would we think in the same pattern as someone else in our age group?

Really anything that delves into why we think what we think. You know, tv shows that say "They would learn better like this" or "That child is disrespectful because of this". I for one think that our minds are too complex to completely understand with mere speculation. Especially things that are directed towards the parents of teenagers. The full proof guide for tricking your teen to be super obedient? Yeah, I read that too. I'm not saying that we shouldn't be obedient, and luckily my parents have for the most part refrained form using junk like that, but still.

Now, I am just saying this from a layman's point of view. I don't know much about psychology, and for all I know it is a valuable tool. Or not. But, to be fair, a word often used is "tendencies", which means you won't do something for sure, it's just probable. But, it isn't ALWAYS used.

Maybe the reason that I'm having this tirade is not because psychology is bad, but because I, myself, don't want others to predict what I think. Now that I think about it, the psychologists aren't bad. I just get a little annoyed when they write books about it.