It isn't all it's cracked up to be, but it doesn't suck either. There are a lot more responsibilities, your career/job. Financial responsibilities, car payments, apartment/house payments, insurance, if you have kids, saving for their future. Will you want to retire someday, saving for that. Medical issues can start to show up, diet, stress, things you did when you were younger, sports injuries, will you need a new knee, hip when you get older. But there are also more freedoms/things you can do when you get older. Travel, where you live, social organizations. Being able to afford a new car, buying your first house and making it into your home. But don't wish your life away, it is all too short. Enjoy your youth, if there is something you would like to do, go do it. Better when you are older to go damn I'm glad I did that instead of I wish I would of done... Enjoy each day, smile, learn something new, be someone that makes a difference.
It is difficult at times. You have to make sacrifices today for the sake of your future or you have to make sacrifices for your family if you have one. I have supposedly been an adult longer that I haven't but I was carried kicking and screaming into adulthood, Enjoy the next few years of your life, they will not last forever.
You'll probably lose some of the fear of becoming an adult as you approach adulthood. I'd suggest work on trying to find what kind of work that you'd like to do when you get to the age where you'd get a job. Most of us aren't just "dumped" into adulthood anyway and we can ease into it with time.
Myself, I am happier as an adult compared to when I was younger.
It's whatever you make it to be. If you try hard and make smart choices it shouldn't be too hard and you'll probably enjoy it. If you half ass it and don't try you'll probably dislike parts of your life and might end up bitter.
In regards to high school friends, it's all dependent on which route you all take to adulthood. Some stay and friendships grow into family level, others dissappear for good and bad reasons.
You'll have new experiences and meet new people. Some good, some bad. How you react to new things will be key to enjoying your life. Bottom line most should enjoy the freedom of doing whatever you want with your life as an adult, something that you can't really do as a teenager unless you were forced to grow up early.
Honestly, it will be very difficult, challenging and exhausting. However, it will also exciting, exhilarating and astounding! I would say learn how to ground yourself as you get older in time you’ll know exactly what I mean.
I think adulthood is basically going from your parents feeding, clothing, housing you, to having to do that yourself.
It means you are free to choose what to eat and wear, and where to live. But it also means that you will have to pay for it. So you likely have to work.
I think the people who do best as adults are those who have been best prepared for adulthood by their parents. If your parents do everything for you and give you no responsibilities, adulthood may be rough.
It's only good if you have lots of money. If not, being an adult mostly sucks. The only positive is that parents can't tell you what you can and can't do or control you. Besides that, it's just more responsibility and less gratitude from society for the things you do for everyone. However, if you got money, it's pretty awesome being an adult.
Not much changes except you have more freedom from rules established by your parents. Also, you work instead of attending school. However, work is easier then school because even though you have to be there, much of the time you are not actually working; plus you earn money to spend.
It's slightly better than my teen years, but more complicated.. People are more complicated now in how they approach things.. You seem to be enjoying teenage life.. You may enjoy adult life too.. A bit more freedom, but more responsibility like many others have said..
when i was your age i definitely was afraid of growing up. but now im 19 and i realize its not actually that different from being a child. i dont feel my age though, i still feel like im 15. I've always been very immature but i like it this way. one hard part of being an adult is finding a job if you have no work experience
Just enjoy being 16, everybody's experience is different anyways.
For me being an adult is much more fun than being a teenager. Puberty hit me GREAT, I can do whatever whenever I please, and I make my own money :)
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I'm 22 and I wouldn't say my life is too different than being 16 lol, except it's a bit better. I don't really drive or make money or vote in elections. I used to go to college in a different city and that made me feel grown up but I am back home for online classes since early 2020. I really wish that I could see what actual adulting means sooner. I'm a bit restricted atm.
FOOD! I am begging you.. Play sports and eat as much delicious food that is your favorite... Eat as much as you can.. Choke yourself on those fries!.. Being adult means easy weight gain and you cannot play much sports and burn calories easily. I wish I could be 17 again.. And be horny 24X7 with 50 boners/day.. 🙄🙄 That's my dream life..
It really depends on the choices you make. If you make reckless choices, life will hit you harder. If you make wise choices, life will hit you hard but you can take the hit. My advice to you is to learn FULLY how credit and finances work before becoming an adult. Finances are the biggest struggle of adulthood.
Everyone has their own experiences on what it's like to be an adult. It can be fun for having more freedom but it can be challenging too. Prepare yourself to embrace adulthood. But at the end of the day, it is up to you on how will enjoy it and cope up with challenges :)
I like the pictures you showed, becoming an Adult you have to decide what you want to do in life but don't pressure yourself too much, Take one thing at a time, If you want to go to college always make sure you can fit in enough time in your schedule for work if that's what you want do, but as we go on with life, we always learn different things that are new as we grow into Adult age :) Best Wishes for your future :-):;-)
You may need some professional counseling. Having unfounded fears is something they can help with. Ask your regular doctor for a referral.
Yes, adulthood is hard. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Don't be in a hurry, just enjoy life, and make it what YOU want it to be.
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Also erwachsen werden ist nicht schlimm und du kannst auch nichts dagegen machen denn jeder Mensch wird irgendwann erwachsen. Ich würde sagen, dass du dir NOCH keine Sorgen darum machen solltest, weil du bist ja noch so jung und sollest deine Jugend nicht verderben lassen damit. Aber wenn die Zeit kommt, wirst du bestimmt bereit sein und das war auch der Fall für mich. Wollte dir mal auf deutsch antworten.
You have a lot of responsibility when you become an adult. You have to find a place to live, get a job, buy your food and pay taxes. You have to focus on your future, retirement. I'm not saying that you won't have fun being an adult because you will. You just have so many things that are will be responsible for.
Enjoy your teenage years. Don't rush life. Take it one day at a time and make lots of memories that you can tell your kids about if you decide to have them
All I can say is adulting sucks. Yes there are some good things about it but after high school, it gets tough, really tough. I mean you can either get a job or go to college. No matter what you decide there will always be challenges and hardships but if you work hard and never give up, you'll be ok.
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It isn't all it's cracked up to be, but it doesn't suck either.
There are a lot more responsibilities, your career/job.
Financial responsibilities, car payments, apartment/house payments, insurance, if you have kids, saving for their future.
Will you want to retire someday, saving for that.
Medical issues can start to show up, diet, stress, things you did when you were younger, sports injuries, will you need a new knee, hip when you get older.
But there are also more freedoms/things you can do when you get older.
Travel, where you live, social organizations.
Being able to afford a new car, buying your first house and making it into your home.
But don't wish your life away, it is all too short.
Enjoy your youth, if there is something you would like to do, go do it.
Better when you are older to go damn I'm glad I did that instead of I wish I would of done...
Enjoy each day, smile, learn something new, be someone that makes a difference.
It is difficult at times. You have to make sacrifices today for the sake of your future or you have to make sacrifices for your family if you have one.
I have supposedly been an adult longer that I haven't but I was carried kicking and screaming into adulthood, Enjoy the next few years of your life, they will not last forever.
yes, sacrifices for others
You'll probably lose some of the fear of becoming an adult as you approach adulthood. I'd suggest work on trying to find what kind of work that you'd like to do when you get to the age where you'd get a job. Most of us aren't just "dumped" into adulthood anyway and we can ease into it with time.
Myself, I am happier as an adult compared to when I was younger.
It's whatever you make it to be. If you try hard and make smart choices it shouldn't be too hard and you'll probably enjoy it. If you half ass it and don't try you'll probably dislike parts of your life and might end up bitter.
In regards to high school friends, it's all dependent on which route you all take to adulthood. Some stay and friendships grow into family level, others dissappear for good and bad reasons.
You'll have new experiences and meet new people. Some good, some bad. How you react to new things will be key to enjoying your life. Bottom line most should enjoy the freedom of doing whatever you want with your life as an adult, something that you can't really do as a teenager unless you were forced to grow up early.
Honestly, it will be very difficult, challenging and exhausting. However, it will also exciting, exhilarating and astounding! I would say learn how to ground yourself as you get older in time you’ll know exactly what I mean.
I think adulthood is basically going from your parents feeding, clothing, housing you, to having to do that yourself.
It means you are free to choose what to eat and wear, and where to live. But it also means that you will have to pay for it. So you likely have to work.
I think the people who do best as adults are those who have been best prepared for adulthood by their parents. If your parents do everything for you and give you no responsibilities, adulthood may be rough.
It's only good if you have lots of money. If not, being an adult mostly sucks. The only positive is that parents can't tell you what you can and can't do or control you. Besides that, it's just more responsibility and less gratitude from society for the things you do for everyone. However, if you got money, it's pretty awesome being an adult.
Not much changes except you have more freedom from rules established by your parents. Also, you work instead of attending school. However, work is easier then school because even though you have to be there, much of the time you are not actually working; plus you earn money to spend.
It's slightly better than my teen years, but more complicated.. People are more complicated now in how they approach things.. You seem to be enjoying teenage life.. You may enjoy adult life too.. A bit more freedom, but more responsibility like many others have said..
when i was your age i definitely was afraid of growing up. but now im 19 and i realize its not actually that different from being a child. i dont feel my age though, i still feel like im 15. I've always been very immature but i like it this way. one hard part of being an adult is finding a job if you have no work experience
Just enjoy being 16, everybody's experience is different anyways.
For me being an adult is much more fun than being a teenager. Puberty hit me GREAT, I can do whatever whenever I please, and I make my own money :)
I'm 22 and I wouldn't say my life is too different than being 16 lol, except it's a bit better. I don't really drive or make money or vote in elections. I used to go to college in a different city and that made me feel grown up but I am back home for online classes since early 2020. I really wish that I could see what actual adulting means sooner. I'm a bit restricted atm.
FOOD!
I am begging you..
Play sports and eat as much delicious food that is your favorite... Eat as much as you can..
Choke yourself on those fries!..
Being adult means easy weight gain and you cannot play much sports and burn calories easily.
I wish I could be 17 again.. And be horny 24X7 with 50 boners/day.. 🙄🙄 That's my dream life..
It really depends on the choices you make. If you make reckless choices, life will hit you harder. If you make wise choices, life will hit you hard but you can take the hit. My advice to you is to learn FULLY how credit and finances work before becoming an adult. Finances are the biggest struggle of adulthood.
Everyone has their own experiences on what it's like to be an adult. It can be fun for having more freedom but it can be challenging too. Prepare yourself to embrace adulthood. But at the end of the day, it is up to you on how will enjoy it and cope up with challenges :)
I like the pictures you showed, becoming an Adult you have to decide what you want to do in life but don't pressure yourself too much, Take one thing at a time, If you want to go to college always make sure you can fit in enough time in your schedule for work if that's what you want do, but as we go on with life, we always learn different things that are new as we grow into Adult age :) Best Wishes for your future :-):;-)
You may need some professional counseling. Having unfounded fears is something they can help with. Ask your regular doctor for a referral.
Yes, adulthood is hard. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Don't be in a hurry, just enjoy life, and make it what YOU want it to be.
Also erwachsen werden ist nicht schlimm und du kannst auch nichts dagegen machen denn jeder Mensch wird irgendwann erwachsen. Ich würde sagen, dass du dir NOCH keine Sorgen darum machen solltest, weil du bist ja noch so jung und sollest deine Jugend nicht verderben lassen damit. Aber wenn die Zeit kommt, wirst du bestimmt bereit sein und das war auch der Fall für mich. Wollte dir mal auf deutsch antworten.
You have a lot of responsibility when you become an adult. You have to find a place to live, get a job, buy your food and pay taxes. You have to focus on your future, retirement.
I'm not saying that you won't have fun being an adult because you will. You just have so many things that are will be responsible for.
Enjoy your teenage years. Don't rush life. Take it one day at a time and make lots of memories that you can tell your kids about if you decide to have them
All I can say is adulting sucks. Yes there are some good things about it but after high school, it gets tough, really tough. I mean you can either get a job or go to college. No matter what you decide there will always be challenges and hardships but if you work hard and never give up, you'll be ok.