Do you miss being a kid?

[Perfect Timing]

I do. I understand some may not or whatever I'd actually count my teen years a childhood also. To me I had some much fun, built a great personality that I could feel. Seemed everything went to shit when I got into my 20s. Weird I know but I was a zombie, had some bad reaction to weed or skunk and sent me into a recluse almost. I miss being a kid because I was more confident in a way. Childhood I could dream up many things to keep me busy and yeah I had a lot of toys. Teenage years were fun I played a lot of football and actually people couldn't upset me I was so energetic.

[Fade is a CodyCryBaby]

Not really.

I replied with “i feel old” at my 7th birthday party.

I miss the false sense of invincibility but other than that, nah. I enjyed my youth, but I think I’ve kept aspects of my youth I appreciated. I’m either still a wide eyed boy or a bitter old man,, no in between.

[Natural Born Farmer]

Ha! No.

[Eunös ✈]

I miss not paying bills.

[Deleted]

My childhood sucked. At school I got beat up and picked on all the time, and at home I didn't get along well with my parents or siblings.

Being an adult isn't that great either, but it's marginally better.

[SHAKEMASTER TV9 is Don Knotts]

I miss summer vacation.

[I'm Team Bayley and Indi]

Upto the age 10, sure

11 onwards, not really

[Perfect Timing]

That's so crazy. I super loved childhood till 15, got to understand about the downs around this time but probably continued having a great time till about 21. Then I felt lost.

[Clash, Never a Meter Maid]

I miss not dealing with bills, but aside from that, nope.

Now I can get into the club without hearing “get outta here kid, you can’t even reach the bar to drink” and the bouncers calling my parents any more.

[Evil Homer]

I dont miss being a kid, I do miss my early 20’s . minimal responsibility, non stop partying - and it was the peak of my
social life

[Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill]

No. As an adult I can go out and buy a cake any time I want.

[Fade is a CodyCryBaby]

Jun 25, 2019 18:14:30 GMT -5 Evil Homer said:

I dont miss being a kid, I do miss my early 20’s . minimal responsibility, non stop partying - and it was the peak of my
social life

Yeah, I kinda miss my wild partying days in my early 20s but I take solace in enjoying staying home as well. I just think of it as my time on the sun.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

Yes. Every moment.

[mattyc]

While I have many happy memories from those years that I'm thankful for, I don't look back at my childhood/teen years with rose tinted glasses. I also had some experiences in those years that I wouldn't care to relive and I'm far better for not looking back on.

I'd only even give a consideration to reliving those years if I could take the knowledge/views of life that I have now along with me. I have my bad days, but overall I'm far more content and at peace with myself in my 30s than I ever was at 13-16, or even a fair portion of my 20s to be truthful. By a considerable margin.

[CMPunkyBrewster]

My childhood wasn't that good. I had some fun in my teenage years, but it largely was me trying to drown the first 16 years of my life in booze. It got really dark by the time I was 19, but luckily I managed to realize it and pull myself back. By the time I turned 21, I barely drank at all, and eventually I literally lost my taste for alcohol. I can drink 1 or 2 really good beers here and there, but that's a maybe-twice-a-year thing. Liquor tastes absolutely revolting to me now.

I spent my 20s decently, but the only thing I kinda miss about that is being on the road. But I'm happy to largely be done with that. It was a life I am beyond glad I got to live, but I don't want to do it again. It took a serious toll on my body that's left me pretty battered in my mid-30s. Sports didn't help that, nor wrestling.

Strangely, I am feeling a burst of motivation as I approach 35. I've got an ok life overall, but I'm finding myself itching again. I'm actually planning a major move (I actually plan to create a thread on this soon), and I find myself thinking about my health and wanting to do something about the shape I'm in. I'm starting with small measures, but I feel good about actually trying.

I actually think I may be in the most exciting part of my life. Huh.

[Deleted]

Kid? No. 8th-12th grade? Absolutely.

[Sephiroth]

Only the decisions I made that could have made me a wealthier man today

[EvenBaldobombHasAJob]

Nah I'm good. I'm my best version of myself these days.

[Deleted]

For some things, yes. I miss having the extra free time and less responsibilities. But I definitely do cooler stuff as an adult.

I think the one thing I miss the most is having my best friend just a few minutes away. A quick bike ride. Hanging out every day. Now it's a 50 minute drive once a month. Or once every other month because schedules don't always line up.

[Starshine]

Yes, and no.

I miss the lack of real responsibility. I miss being easily entertained by TV, video games, and the like. I miss not worrying about world events and trends.

But I also love the freedom of having my own bank account. I love being able to drive. I love being able to make my own decisions. I love having confidence in myself and being treated like an adult.

IMO, the good outweighs the bad of being an adult.