Why do so many guys (and girls admittedly) fail to grow up and mature? (Page 2)

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I'm not referring here of course to the generally increasing trend that we've seen over the last 30 (?) or so years of young people refusing to move out of their parent's home, but in the increasing infantilisation of their attitudes, dress, language and so on. For example, usage of words like "dude", "badass" and others that one would normally associate with your typical 13 year old is surely indicative of a failure (or just plain reluctance) to grow up. 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter' were made for  children,  and I'm always surprised to come across someone over the age of 20 who still watches films like that. The same with anything made by 'Disney', and all those D. C. and Marvel superhero films. Back in the 40's for example, adults watched films like 'Citizen Cane' or 'Casablanca'. 'The Wizard of Oz' was seen as being primarily for children.  I'll probably receive a lot of criticism for this question, but I don't care, because some things just need to be said. Generations Y and Zed seem to be displaying an unwillingness and incapacity to take on the world, to confront the issues that grown-ups need to face, and now... I'm sounding like 'Grandpa Simpson'. Timmy, put down that controller! Get off that couch and get a job ya slacker!

vanillafena · Answer

I agree some individuals don't "grow-up". I'm one of them. I like Star Wars and Marvel comics and movies. I put stickers on my bikes, have pins on my bags and act immature from time to time. I am responsible, I take good care of my dog and am a good employee. I don't think my choices for recreation and relaxation are a true indication of being grown up or being mature.
Children (adult children) not wanting to move out may have to do with finances and the odd times we are in currently experiencing.

King79 · Answer

Being immature isn't about liking star wars or calling people "dude". It's about knowing that life isn't easy. Its about how we deal with the harder things in life. You can treat people with respect and still call them dude, or you can be a complete dick but hey at least you dont watch disney movies. I get where you're coming from in that this generation is literally so beyond lost, no one values commitment or true hard work anymore and its because it trickles down generation to generation. Lazy parents make lazy kids

JustinTheGreat · Answer

So someone has failed to grow because they still enjoy things like video games, or Disney movies?
geez, so are we supposed to be sticks in the mud and aren’t allowed to like anything that isn’t “mature” like stamp collecting and paying bills? 💀
that’s like saying eating candy is immature

exitseven · Answer

I never really wanted to grow up and I was dragged kicking and screaming into adulthood. I saw all the Marvel movies and I liked seeing all these characters I read as a kid come to life.

DevinAM · Answer

I would love to move out and I currently work two jobs, even so everything's too expensive so I'm trying to save up first.

The fantasy/sci-fi genre is not specifically for children, it's for people who want a distraction from the stresses of the real/modern world regardless of age.

Blackcosmo · Answer

I think your idea of maturity is quite flawed. Saying "dude" or "badass" has nothing to do with immaturity.

boggboss · Answer

Lol so we are attaching peoples likes to there ability to have a job or the ability to tackle adult issues?

SaoirseS · Answer

Gees, are you the guy who screams “get off my lawn!” at people?

FilmGuy93 · Answer

The best I've come up with, in way of an explanation is that our society glorifies living as selfishly as possible, short term happiness being our main goal.

es20490446e · Answer

I got the opposite experience. A girlfriend that barely can enjoy anything because it isn't "adult like" enough. Simple things like going to a non expensive restaurant.

Anonymous · Answer

The jobs don't exist anymore and soon they won't altogether, this will happen with democrats involved in 'education' (read indoctrination) Soylent green, that's the future

Pinay_ako · Answer

Getting old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.

Adronicus · Answer

People enable them. They've not had to suffer the consequences.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Being an adult means supporting yourself, being accountable, and productive. Anything else is bullshit.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Same reason why so many girls (and guys admittedly) fail to grow up and mature.

Rudon00 · Answer

Human nature. Its something we will never hear the end of.

Anonymous · Answer

There is simply less motivation for guys to grow up these days.

EaterPeter · Answer

They are laking the gene, not taught properly or they are pressured to mature in wrong way

Avicenna · Answer

Our society pampers people too much

NathanDavis · Answer

I still say dude... I'm that immature

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