I just turned 20 yesterday and I know being 20 age wise I am an adult. But for some reason I still dont want to have the responsibilities of being an adult. I'm a junior in college so I still want to have fun and enjoy it. Is that bad? or Should I act like im able to handle the world now? Please help me!!
2006-08-15 05:13:52 · 23 answers · asked by qtgirliexox008 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I'm 60--I'll let you know when it happens! You sound fine. Some days you need to be a grown-up, and some days you just need to be a kid.
2006-08-15 05:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by Yarn Junkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah...20 yrs. old. I'll be 34 this month. I grew up early on because I became a mother at 19. I married at 22 and divorced at 25. I literally pissed away my twenties with poor decisions about relationships. However, I did learn early about hard work, sacrifice, supporting a household, parenthood, and the ways of the world. At 20, you should accept adult responsibilities because you are an adult. This doesn't mean that perfection is expected. Neither should you deny yourself fun times. You should be able to make wiser, better thought out decisions. You shouldn't be doing the same type of things that you did when you were 15 or 16. More is expected of you as an adult but this is life. You can live up to adult expectations and still enjoy life. You won't be able to handle the world at 20. Hell, I can't handle the world at 33. My mother can't handle the world in her 50s. My grandfather couldn't handle the world in his 80s. Life is a continuous growth and learning experience. Anyone who tells you that they know it all is a lie. Just don't be a fool. Learn from your experiences and do something positive with the lessons that you learn. Party on...just don't hurt yourself or anyone else. Keep in mind that the decisions you make now will shape the life that you will have years from now. Decide what kind of life you want that to be and make your decisions accordingly.
2006-08-15 05:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by intentionalmasterpiece 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that's not bad that's great, I grew up to fast. By time I was 21 I had a house and all the responsibilities that went with it.When I turned 28 I looked at my life and realized that I hadn't had any fun. So I started growing up at an early age but learned life's more valuable lesson when I got older and started experiencing people and going and fun. Go do your thing. There is plenty of time for getting older. Just keep your finances in check. Don't get credit cards, don't spend more than you make, save a little. But other than that. Do what ever makes you happy.
2006-08-15 05:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by skipper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was thirteen when my parents divorced and I took on the role of being an adult then,, I cooked breakfast for my siblings as well help my dad in any way I could, He worked many long hours on a swing shift so I felt he needed all the help he could get,, then I left home at age 16 and worked at an apple orchard and brought money home to pay bills and finally got my own car, and I think that expeirence set the road of responsibility for me,
2006-08-15 05:23:58 · answer #4 · answered by SPACEGUY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's not a bad thing to be young on the inside. My mum for example, is 42 and acts like she's in her 20s - and shockingly, she's the "coolest" mum of my friends.
Enjoy your life, you only live once, and growing up too quickly never did anyone any favours.
You don't need to be an old fogey at 20.
Happy birthday for yesterday.
2006-08-15 05:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by L ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never really
i don't think any age wants "adult responsibilities"
it is not bad
you will handle what you have to handle at age 30 40 50 etc. by the way i think the fun starts at 30
2006-08-15 05:25:46 · answer #6 · answered by wLb129 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I "grew up" at the age of 14 and took care of myself (got a job, a house, car) and went to community college and still had fun partying and stuff.
I guess if your parents are still taking care of you go ahead and act like you want to. Just remember, now that you're over 18 you can go to jail (no more getting slapped on the wrist).
2006-08-15 05:19:20 · answer #7 · answered by NyceGyrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 25 and still maturing. It's fine to want to have fun just make sure you don't hurt anyone in the process. You will always have to make adult decisions and realize you can't stay like a kid forever. Personally, I look forward to getting older because you're more mature, experienced and you get more respect.
2006-08-15 05:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
40
2006-08-15 05:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by Susie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I moved out of my parents' house at age 23 a lot of things about my personality gelled. Then when I turned 30 I had another boost where I started being serious about taking care of my health.
2006-08-15 05:28:21 · answer #10 · answered by pfeutzeneutre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be old enough to know right from wrong, you should be able to at least partially support yourself, and you should have a job. Its ok to want to have fun, but its not ok to abuse your parents, or others and make them support your life and habits. You have to start waking up to the fact that real life is coming at you fast. I owned my first home by 23 and had kids by 26. You havent got a whole bunch more time to play!
2006-08-15 05:22:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋