The Babification Society

    By Mara

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    02 Sep, 2023

    In a bizarre society where adults reduced each other to the status of babies, fighting for dignity was a constant struggle.

    For Iris, a woman in her mid-thirties, the situation was intolerable. She despised the infantilization, longing for days of adult discourse and respect.

    Iris worked as a librarian, a profession seemingly untouched by society's regression. It was a haven where she could escape the babified world outside.

    Every day, she would retreat to her sanctuary among the books, far removed from the soporific lullabies and adult-sized onesies out in the public.

    At work, she met with others who also rejected the peculiar societal norms. They became her allies, forming a group that resisted infantilization.

    Among them was Jack, a historian. He was a man of knowledge and wisdom, unfazed by the infantile treatment he received from others.

    Iris and Jack would spend hours discussing serious topics, relishing their intellectual conversations amidst a society obsessed with baby-talk.

    But their rebellion against the babyfying society was not limited to their conversations. They began to plan actions that would echo their sentiments.

    They decided to start small, orchestrating mature-themed events in the library. Forbidden literature nights, debates, and philosophical discussions were on the schedule.

    Word of these events started to spread, and others, tired of the societal norms, began to show up. The library started to buzz with an adult energy long forgotten.

    However, not all were pleased. Iris and Jack faced backlash from those clinging to the prevalent infantile behavior. They were deemed rebels, troublemakers.

    Iris was even threatened with job loss, but she persisted. She was fighting for a cause, and she was not going to back down.

    Jack supported Iris whole-heartedly. Their shared struggle had forged a strong bond between them, making them more determined than ever.

    They continued orchestrating intellectual events, subtly changing the narrative from infant-like behavior to more mature interactions.

    Slowly, they started to see a shift. They noticed people discussing novels instead of nursery rhymes, and debating ideas instead of playing with toys.

    It was a slow revolution, but a revolution nonetheless. They were finally witnessing a change in societal attitudes.

    Iris and Jack didn't stop there. They began to advocate for adult behavior in other public spaces, taking their message to the streets.

    Despite opposition, they held rallies and protests, demanding respect for adult individuality and freedom from infantilization.

    Their actions stirred up the city, causing ripples that couldn't be ignored. It became evident that Iris and Jack were not alone in their fight.

    The city was waking up, and the people were starting to question the bizarre societal norms they had adhered to for so long.

    But change did not come easy. Their revolution faced trials and tribulations, but Iris and Jack held onto their conviction, steadfast in their rebellion.

    The resistance to infantilization grew stronger, inspiring more people to embrace their adulthood and stand against the demeaning treatment.

    Their message resonated with the masses. Transformations were visible. Playgrounds were replaced by gardens, onesies by formal suits, and lullabies by speeches.

    Iris and Jack’s defiance sparked a revolution that transformed society, reminding everyone of the dignity and respect adults deserved.

    The city was no longer a giant nursery. It had grown up, maturing into a society that celebrated adulthood instead of shunning it.

    Iris and Jack’s library stood as a beacon of this change, a symbol of an adult collective that had reclaimed its independence.

    Iris looked out over the city, her heart filled with pride. The society she had fought for was no longer a dream, but a reality.

    Jack stood by her side, a smile on his face. "We did it, Iris. We brought adulthood back," he said, his voice brimming with joy.

    Iris nodded, turning to him with a smile. "We certainly did, Jack. Never again will adults have to act like babies in this city."

    In a society that had been obsessed with infantilization, Iris and Jack had fought for and won their right to be adults. The Babification Society was just a memory now.

    Their rebellion had caused a revolution, leading to a society that respected maturity and intellectual growth over infantile behaviors.

    Their story served as a reminder that even against the strangest of norms, one can fight for dignity, self-respect, and the right to be treated as an adult.

    And so, Iris and Jack lived in the society they helped shape, a society that celebrated adulthood and discarded infantilization, a society that understood the importance of treating adults as adults.

    The Babification Society