If you are not American: Is it surprising to you that young people in America say they hate their parents?

If you are not American: Is it surprising to you that young people in America say they hate their parents?
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not at all… I think if we British were a lot more outspoken and truthful a lot more of us would say that too… like your new avatar btw
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