Things you completely grew out of when you were in your teens

Originally Posted by Eleo

I haven't really outgrown anything. Does that mean I need to grow up?

I'm the same, I'm still essentially the same person now at 21 that I was at 13, though perhaps better at handling responsibilities than I was. I certainly can do more things than I used to do, rather than going around to a mates place for the weekend we'll all go out clubbing, but all around as a person I haven't grown up that much.

I don't think its a problem if you're not in any hurry to grow up, taking your time and enjoying life as you go along is a better way to spend it. My brother was the opposite of me, he was constantly in a hurry to grow up, which meant that he smoked, drank and got drunk on a regular basis. Now? He's 18 but he's already done everything there is to do when you turn 18, so whats the point?

Obviously at some point you have to grow up, but you have to take your time and enjoy yourself as you go along.

Actively avoiding growing up on the other hand, is not a healthy choice either. Missing out on dating, drinking at parties with friends, partying during high school and experimenting is something you should be doing. Everyone knows people who during high school spent the entire time as a social leper of sorts, perhaps with a small group of friends but aloof from the rest of the year, but because of choice rather than making an effort to fit in.

I'm sure as I grow older I'll mature more, but right now I'm content to enjoy myself and my life.

Jam it back in, in the dark.