2006-08-27 02:37:08 · 9 answers · asked by firefly 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
because we become more aware of our surroundings and the consequeces of our actions
2006-08-27 02:42:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My inhibitions have definitely decreased (I'm 40). I don't do dangerous stuff because I have to be a responsible parent and I don't get raging drunk because I have to get up at 6.00am, but I feel far less inhibited in every other way. I don't worry so much about what other people think and I just don't care so much. I don't feel I need to impress or follow social codes if I disagree with them, I always retaliate if I think someone is being rude and I'm not scared of stating my opinion ... there has to be some benefit in getting older!
2006-08-27 10:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by Empea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a cycle. When we're very young, we're without inhibitions because we're unaware of the importance we'll later place on how others see us. As we grow older we recognize the way we act affects the impression we make on others, and the majority want that impression to be favorable; voila, enter inhibitions. Once we get to the "senior citizen" stage, although we still want to be viewed favorably, the impression we make on others no longer holds the same importance, consequently our inhibitions diminish.
Source: I'm a senior citizen
2006-08-27 10:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by honeybucket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they?
I find that i am a mature and increasingly wise person. I do community work alot, i am experienced with a great many people and ways. I am an old soul maybe. However, the other night i found myself on a street with a friend and a 5 euro note at the end of a fishing lone teasing drunk people to catch it, then i was selotaped to someone and we pretended to be siamese twins all night. I only had 2 pints of Guinness that night.
No inhibitions, just choices. hehehe.
2006-08-27 09:49:04 · answer #4 · answered by zephyrescent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like several others have mentioned, I think for the most part inhibitions decrease as we get older and more mature. It's no longer so important what others think. We're able to state our beliefs openly and to be silly at times without that cloud hanging over our heads saying, "What will they think of me?" It's a freedom earned through responsibility. As long as our actions are harmless and not irresponsible, it's okay to be ourselves.
2006-08-27 10:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by CosmicKiss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably life's lessons cause our inhibitions to increase, but then when we get very old we lose them again.
2006-08-27 09:43:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because as we get older we become more aware of our responsibilities as social beings. that there are rules to be followed in a certain norm. that not everyone will meet you with approving eyes and that you don't always have to please yourself only. that you have to take into consideration what others think.
nope. im not yet that old. but i hope that as i travel through life, i do learn these social "rules" and only use them when i see fit and remain true to myself first and foremost.
2006-08-27 09:52:40 · answer #7 · answered by abstemious_entity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the more we experience as a person, the more we are aware of that kinda situation later down the road.
2006-08-27 10:04:16 · answer #8 · answered by StealthShadow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause we don't want to embarrass our kids/parents. More fun to be young and dumb.
2006-08-27 09:48:31 · answer #9 · answered by prism1111 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋