The funny thing about youth...(a message to teens everywhere)

[Chris Wallace]

You know what the funny thing is about youth? You spend 21 years desperate to get rid of it, as it seems to be a constant hindrance to everything you want to do. So many rules, so many restrictions, so many demands. You can't do this, you can't do that. Parents telling you what to do. Teachers telling you what to do. Aunts & uncles telling you what to do. If you've got older siblings even THEY tell you what to do. You're expected to just obey when nearly every fiber of your being wants to rebel. I think it's harder for boys, & it's especially harder for boys in single-parent households. In many ways, by the time you're 13 you're considered "the man of the house", but you have no idea what that means. You find yourself simultaneously wanting the freedom of an adult and the safety of being the baby. Then before you know it, Mom meets some guy and you're no longer the "man of the house", but a kid with yet another authority figure to answer to.
But the other side of the equation? After you spend those 21 years trying to shake off these shackles of youth-YOU ARE GOING TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WISHING YOU COULD GET IT BACK. You think you've got it hard now? Wait until you're "grown". Wait until you have to work, and pay bills, and God forbid you have kids. It only gets harder from there. See, so many of you are in such a rush to grow up you don't appreciate the freedom of your youth. You don't know how to enjoy being a KID. Take it from me, your ticket to adulthood has already been punched. It will not expire, it can't be stolen, and it can't be revoked. It's not going anywhere. But your youth is. The time will come when the stupid little stunts that you pull now will have far more serious consequences, and Mom & Dad WILL NOT be there to protect you.
See, that door that you're racing towards-it only swings one way. And it will lock behind you. And much as you may want to think otherwise, you are not prepared for what's on the other side. The demands are far greater, and for every perk there is a trade-off. Why do you think Rogaine & Grecian formula & plastic surgery exist? Why do you think it's considered inappropriate to ask a woman her age? Why do you think many women LIE when you do? People HATE getting older! And they hate everything that goes along with it.
Enjoy your youth while you can. There is no need to rush to adulthood. Please, trust me on this.

 

[Majic Walrus]

I second this unusual rant.

 

[Figs]

Great post! I'm almost 29 and believe me, I also wish I could relive my younger years. My twenties even flew by too fast.

 

[Prison Mike]

this is true. I have found myself wanting to relive my senior year in high school over again.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Great post! I'm almost 29 and believe me, I also wish I could relive my younger years. My twenties even flew by too fast.

Wait until you're 37.

 

[Figs]

Wait until you're 37.

Oh god, I don't even want to think of that right now.

 

[VampElvis]

I think I can patiently pass those 6 months t:

 

[Chris Wallace]

I remember one instance; it was 10 days 'til my 21st & I was SOOOOOOOOOO pissed that a bouncer wouldn't let me into the club because of my age. Now I'm old enough to get in anywhere & I never have time to go out anymore.

 

[Cuyan]

My knees hurt.

 

[C. Lee]

Wait until you're 37.

Or 52 t:

I try to tell this to posters on here....but they don't listen to the old fogey....but one day, they will remember and say "Damn, C. Lee was right."

 

[Prison Mike]

you know what they say...52 is the new 42!

 

[VampElvis]

I remember turning 21 - I was on a military exercise on the slopes of Mt Rainier. Thankfully the next day was a holiday and I got to got to a sweet strip club in Seattle.

 

[huskerwebhead]

While I echo the sentiment, I hope the rant made you feel better, because the point will be lost on it's intended target. It's part of growing up. The young will always want to rush to get older while the older always long for the past.

 

[Majic Walrus]

While I echo the sentiment, I hope the rant made you feel better, because the point will be lost on it's intended target. It's part of growing up. The young will always want to rush to get older while the older always long for the past.

And to add to this:

You probably wouldn't feel so strongly about it unless you had a similar experience in your youth.

 

[Gilpesh]

I like how.... young people aren't going to be allowed to use this advice, even if they try, as every adult in their life will be pressing them about their future and just what their plans are.

 

[E-Man]

Old people suck!

I think that age is something that we take for granted, even in our old age. We are too set on conforming to what "people our age" is supposed to do. If you're a little kid you're supposed to be without a care in the world. If you're a teen you should be rebelling and doing whatever the cool kids do. If you're older than 30 you're not supposed to be having fun. If you're past 50 you're supposed to hate everything. I say screw it and act the way that you want. As long as you're considerate of other people's feelings, you are fine by me. Who really knows what happens after we die? There is no concrete answer, so you might as well enjoy your conscious existence while you can. You're never too young or old to do anything.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

I hated being a kid.

I'll take "doing whatever I want when I want" over being a kid any day of the week.

 

[Majic Walrus]

I hated being a kid.

I'll take "doing whatever I want when I want" over being a kid any day of the week.

How old are you?

 

[Prison Mike]

I hated being a kid.

I'll take "doing whatever I want when I want" over being a kid any day of the week.

that mentallity will land you in prison!

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

How old are you?

I'm 32 and I have alot more freedom than some teenager who has to be home by 10 and has disposable income.

 

[Majic Walrus]

I'm 32 and I have alot more freedom than some teenager who has to be home by 10 and has disposable income.

Agreed... and you get to do whatever you want after you pay your car payment, rent or mortgage, buy groceries, pay the utilities, and spend time working at work or working at home you have lots of time to do whatever you want.

Teenagers have all those rules like... playing Modern Warfare 2 until they piss themselves, smoking weed all day long, and spending their parents' money on cheeseburgers and tightpants.

Clearly you have it much easier.

 

[Hobgoblin]

I dont see a reason to be upset about getting older. Yes, sometimes I miss being younger and other times I thank God that I'm not a teenager anymore. Life has given me challenges as I've gotten older but I had challenges as a teen and kid too. I handled things then the best I could, just like I do now. No regrets.

Since we never did find a Fountain of Youth, I see no reason in bemoaning getting older. There are benefits to age. Making money, being able to drink, sex, respect, etc.

 

[MadVillainy]

I just know that when Im older that I dont want to be one of those guys complaing about how their youth is wasted

I really look forward to being older. Yeah I get paying bills suck, etc. , etc. but I still look forward to the respect, freedom, and having my own family

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Agreed... and you get to do whatever you want after you pay your car payment, rent or mortgage, buy groceries, pay the utilities, and spend time working at work or working at home you have lots of time to do whatever you want.

Teenagers have all those rules like... playing Modern Warfare 2 until they piss themselves, smoking weed all day long, and spending their parents' money on cheeseburgers and tightpants.

Clearly you have it much easier.

When I was a teenager I had to worry about school and worked at Wendy's just so I had gas money. I was constantly fighting with my mom over grades and curfew. I was always wondering what it would be like to travel or wake up next to a woman.

As an adult I can smoke weed and play video games or buy cheeseburgers. I just have alot more money to do it. Even after paying bills I have more money than I had as a teenager.

You guys are looking back with rose tinted glasses. You don't remember losing the car because you got a C in chemistry. Or being interrogated because your eyes were red and your clothes smelled like weed. Or having no place to take a girl you wanted to bang. Or having no place to stash porn or drugs because your mom looks through your stuff. Or not being able to go see an R-rated movie when ever you felt like it. Or having acne and greasy skin all the time. Or not being able to go overseas with a bunch of friends or girlfriend.

Being a kid blew. I couldn't wait to be an adult and live by my own rules. Paying bills is nothing compared to living under someone else.

 

[Hobgoblin]

Give me age, responsibility and adult privileges over youth, stupidity and no freedom any day.