Throughout of adolescent years we are taught that the ultimate perfection of an adult is responsibility and maturity. Although I find there are still those whom are considered adults but have not struck me as mature. Therefore the question that pokes my thoughts are what is maturity in perception?
Maturity to me is something that does not necessarily reflects ones age, but yet it is established with the mental growth of a person. I have ran across many adults who I feel I am more mature than. For example, the men that never grow up and stay boys, the women who like to believe they are still in their twenties, and even the parents who continuously go out on weekends leaving their children with a babysitter. Being 18 years old, I find myself having already met the maturity stage very young. My mother traveled a lot with work so therefore when our nanny was at home with my brother and I, I took it upon myself to watch after him. I feel as if I was catapulted into a different world with more responsibility at the age of 7 or 8. I didn't mind it of course, always playing protector. I learned how to cook, spaghettios of course, but still I enjoyed the feeling of taking care of my brother. As I have grown and high school was approached I found that I was above my years. Always hanging out with the upper classmen, not enjoying the pettiness of the freshman activities. I never enjoyed parities, I never drink, and going out isn't always on the top of my to do list, yet it is rarely on my to do list at all. I am always the designated driver.. and if my friends ever need advice they always turn to me.
Getting to the point of this story is to merely express my aggravation when someone older than me takes it upon themselves to assume my opinion is obsolete due to our differences in age. Yes I am still a young adult, but an adult none the less. I just for once wished that "older more wiser". ha. adults would realize that not all "kids" are stupid and irresponsible, although there is always those few. Take into consideration people grow at different rates, mentally and physically. Well I guess I just wanted to get that off my chest. Thanks for listening..
oh btw.. The volleyball team had a tournament this weekend.. in Abilene, Texas.. we played really well, as we faced some of the hardest teams in the conference.. Good job ladies!
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4 comments:
I definitely know what you mean....I know some of the most immature people who claim to be an adult all the time
yeah i agree too, there are way too many 40 year old boys and girls running around. just keep proverbs 26:12 in mind
you have great insight. you are going to be a great mom...and don't let anyone make you think that's a bad thing :)
your writing is really good and it definitely conveys your emotions! good job!
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