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I hear people reminisce about their childhoods-socializing with peers, watching the cartoons that defined their generation (Dexter's Laboratory for millennials, Adventure Time or The Amazing World of Gumball for zoomers). I had few chances to socialize as a child. The only cartoons I grew up on were SpongeBob, Popeye, and Looney Tunes. Instead, I spent my time traveling the country with family and being homeschooled. As a result, I often feel like I operate on a different wavelength from everyone else. Be straight with me: what exactly did I miss out on?

I hear people reminisce about their childhoods-socializing with peers, watching the cartoons that defined their generation (Dexter's Laboratory for millennials, Adventure Time or The Amazing World of Gumball for zoomers). I had few chances to socialize as a child. The only cartoons I grew up on were SpongeBob, Popeye, and Looney Tunes. Instead, I spent my time traveling the country with family and being homeschooled. As a result, I often feel like I operate on a different wavelength from everyone else. Be straight with me: what exactly did I miss out on?
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I suggest that you do not compare yourself with "what could be" However, for "scientific purposes" go and watch an episode of whatever. Seriously, the opening of Dexter's Lab explains what the show is about, and each episode is a different adventure for what you're expecting.

It was a way to keep kids passive. It's "fun adventures" without learning morality/lessons. I meant that in harsh criticism; cartoons were best when it told a story that ended with a lesson that they would remember.