2006-08-18 20:29:44 · 18 answers · asked by Blah Blah Blah 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
because when we are younger we haven't had all the experiences and pitfalls in life. We are willing and able to try anything, to get that experience, then when we grow we get more cautious about everything. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've looked back and thought "OMG, what was I thinking". There is a lot of world for the young to discover, but once we get older we've already seen it, done it and ready to move on.
2006-08-18 20:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Young people by nature are curious on what the world has to offer. They have an urge to explore certain avenues, regardless of WHETHER its good or not. That's why as they say, curiosity once killed a cat... Seriously, young people want to explore, while older people feel that they've seen it all (which isn't true), or because they know how the world operates (in their OWN point of view.
2006-08-19 09:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by psyche 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a theory of 'tabula rasa', or that the mind is a 'blank slate' when a person is born.
As you grow up, the slate fills and some of the information that you absorb prevents you from accepting conflicting/ contradictory information.
Thats a general reason. Hope it helps.
2006-08-19 03:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by Tuna-San 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is not less "open minded" but more focused on what you like and love in your life. Forty years can be filled with joy and sorrow...and head toward the happiness and away from the crap.
2006-08-19 06:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by maneedsun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is due to the fact that younger people have not formed their own opinions and bias, yet. That is why it is very important to teach them good values while they are young.
2006-08-19 04:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by JJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because when your younger anything is possiable and you can believe in all that you want in life but as you get older you dont care about that stuff as much now that im thinking about it it may be you know how you believed in the tooth fairy santa clause and all that when we got older we realized those things were not true
2006-08-19 03:43:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By 'open minded' I assume you mean open to new ideas? the older you get, you realise, that the 'new ideas' are not that new and it is usually a case of - seen it, been there and done it!
2006-08-19 03:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by dot&carryone. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The younger you are the less bad experiences you have.
2006-08-19 13:42:14 · answer #8 · answered by want it bad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids haven't had anyone else's ideas shoved into their heads yet and don't see things pre-labeled as good or bad they simply see things the way that they really are.
2006-08-19 03:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by Kellerz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because children aren't as self-conscious as teenagers and adults. And plus, people just think it's cute when kids try to tell someone off? ;P
2006-08-19 03:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Vulpine Eyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋