I don't think kids are growing up too fast

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People these days tend to say kids are growing up too fast. I think not. I think they are growing up in the WRONG way. I mean wearing makeup, dressing skimply, dating, obsessing over sex, drugs, alcohol, reality TV, etc. at age 12? That's not right. Not even an adult should obsess over these. But I don't think it means that children are growing up "too fast". I think they are just growing up WRONG. If they would grow up fast in the right way, such as learning to get a job, defend against attackers, paying bills, having a mature conversation, etc. as early as possible, I would have no qualms with that. But it doesn't look like it's the right way. They're just having adult "privileges" thrown at them, with little being taught about how to use them responsibly. I don't mind if a child truly grows up fast the GOOD way, but I don't think modern culture is helping them mature at all. You want to grow up faster? Get a job. Split the bill with your parents. Learn how to cook. Buy your own groceries. Commute to school by yourself, and don't whine if you can't make it on time. And THINK before you post a comment online. Little to none of these are being addressed. If they really want to grow up they should experience responsibilities too and not just the enticing "adult" things that 99% of them (and even many adults) can't even handle.

In short, I don't think kids are growing up too fast, nor do I think that growing up fast is bad as long as it emphasizes responsibility and security. However, I think that what is actually happening is that kids are just being manipulated with pseudo-adult things that makes them only look like growing up, but in all reality just making them obnoxious consumerist slaves. Is this a normal viewpoint?

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    I concur. My mother had me at a young age, and grew up fast. She payed bills, worked full time and managed to raise me quite well I'd say, seing as I have good morals, don't use drugs nor have I ever even considered it, am in a serious, commited relationship and am quite domesticated, and I'm only 19. Growing up doesn't mean acting like an irresponsible adult, it means acting like a responsible one, I'm glad someone else feels the same way.

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  • my_life_my_way
    9 years ago

    well I personally don't have a problem with the way kids are growing up or how early thug do grow up

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  • Mikkjal
    9 years ago

    Right on point.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    9 years ago

    Driver's license and permit applications from this generation of teens are the lowest that they have been in decades. Why? When you can have others give you rides? Why get a license when that would mean you'd be accepting the responsibility of helping your family do errands, possibly getting and caring for your own car and being expected to make sure you get to school on time for yourself and even possibly get a job?

    "With great power comes great responsibility" is the tl;dr. When you have parents who are willing to accept "the economy" and "I have anxiety" as an excuse not to even attempt indepebdence, you have teenagers (who are lazy by nature, usually) who will do as little as they can get away with.

    It's not just that. There's so much emphasis being paid to the academic that there is very little time and resources to dedicate to practical skills. I have met *so* many college students who can do complex math in their sleep but have no idea what to do when they need to apply for a credit card or purchase health insurance.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      I was referring to kids such as ages 10-13.

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  • LifeTheRide
    9 years ago

    Some kids do due to unfortunate events or their parents wanting them to be independent, some don't.

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    • LifeTheRide
      9 years ago

      But really, it's up to the individual in question whether or not he/she truly grows up or not. You can't control aging, but you can still be like a kid after the age of 21.

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  • thr
    9 years ago

    Where's the fun in becoming a responsible adult so fast? I like when there is a period of youth in life.

    Alcohol consumption and drug use that is taken too far is not so good.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      "Where's the fun in becoming a responsible adult so fast?"
      How about when you make your own delicious meals, buy the things that you want, and knowing you are less of a burden on your guardians?

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