As long as it is not coupled with toddler tantrums. We all know adults who have the emotional maturity of a 5 year old. I’m more concerned about America’s growing body of narcissism.
Narcissism has always been the unstated official state religion of the US.
Which is true of all empires. You don't get to run the world - at least the parts you can access - by having empathy for the people you're exploiting and abusing.
One of the popular forms of gaslighting is labelling empathy and concern "childish", "unrealistic", and "unserious."
