Why is it hard to give praises to adults?

Answer 1

Because we are used to be criticized. We accept criticism better.

Answer 2

This question reminded me of an essay I wrote in my Literature class (I'm a sophmore in high school) a few weeks ago over "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold. The prompt was

"In The Lovely Bones, adult relationships (Abigail and Jack, Ray's parents) are dysfunctional and troubled, whereas the young relationships (Lindsay and Samuel, Ray and Susie, Ray and Ruth) all seem to have depth, maturity, and potential. Do the younger characters have an advantage over the adults? Or is this just a naive view of young love?"


The overall gist of my essay was that the younger characters do have an advantage within their age. A child is much more likely to accept something as it is without trying to change or form it to their needs, while an adult will almost always try to twist something to fit their (often preconcieved) beliefs and ideas (a compliment from a person they like will be more likely to be taken positively while a compliment from a disliked person will more likely be twisted into a mockery). The children/teens are more likely to learn than an adult who is set in their ways. This is also why Willie Wonka ("Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Rhoald Dahl) chooses a child to run the factory instead of an adult.

Overall, adults are much less accepting than younger persons. I know I'm much more likely to accept something as is than my teachers and parents.

Answer 3

I don't think it is. I love your avatar.