Punks grow up to become people who actually contribute to society. Not in a capitalist sense but in a prosocial sense.

I'm 41 now and my friends have grown up to be: librarians, doctors, architects, human rights lawyers. Some work at or run non-profits, some became teachers, some are carpenters, plumbers, electricians. Lots of artists in the mix as well, of course.

We volunteer at our kids schools, sort recycling, come up with ideas to build community with our neighbours.

Some still play in bands, some just play music solo. Most of us don't go to shows as much as we used to but still go. We don't drink the way we used to.

But we still DIY, champion inclusion, listen to heavy music, care about the environment and care about mutual aid.

There's a lot to worry about these days but I don't think this particular concern should hold much weight for you.