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  There's so much negativity going at this guy for finding joy in adulthood. I'm sorry you guys can't do that. But, not everyone is going to view adulthood in only a negative light. Not everyone had an amazing, carefree, childhood they'd want to go back into
context: Yes! I couldn't agree more! I'd never want to go back to childhood, when I was dependent on others. Yes, now there are plenty of responsibilities, and difficulties but they're my own, that lead towards my goals, and my dreams. And there's no one to stand in my way and say "no" just because they think otherwise. >
  
  I agree, full heartedly. I'm in my 20s, but I'd never want to be a kid again. I grew up with very harsh bullying/anxiety disorder. Being an adult, I have control of where and who I'm around. As a child, I didn't have that sense of control at all >
  
  This is one good point that i didn't mention. Thank you! I'm glad you're better now. >
  
  Same with you dude! Adulthood can suck, paying bills is torture, but thank god we have control over our surroundings/enviroments >
  
  I grew up in an abusive home and now have a very safe, loving household with my husband. While I may be biased, I definitely prefer adulthood to childhood. Maybe if I had a healthy childhood I’d feel differently. 😅 >
  
  Seconded. My childhood was chaotic and scary as hell. All the freaking time. I love my peaceful and quiet life now. >
  
  Yes! I'm in my twenties and have been working for 5 years now. Always knew that "high school is the best time of your life" is BS. It's so much better being independent than having less freedoms and choices and living with my parents (they didn't restrict me, I just don't like depending on someone). I was always annoyed by teachers and classmates but I love working. I got the chance to move abroad which you can never do as a kid (on your own). Plus, adults are less mean. Anyone who thinks that children are better human beings forgot what middle school is like. >
  
  I have to point out that being an adult doesn’t automatically mean you are working a 9-5 that ends at 5 >
  
  or working anything resembling a 9-5 at all. Many other options out there besides traditional corporate schedules. >
  
  Yes this is what I was trying to imply >
  
  Dunno, both sucked/suck for me lmaooo >
  
  The most relatable "adult quirk" is falling asleep after sitting down for more than 30 seconds at a time because you work 50 hours a week with 3 days of PTO per year (because you're an American, and not some random European dude who gets 2 whole months of paid leave they legally have to take). >
  
  It’s better to be a mid 30s - early 40s adult.  You finally have enough money to do what you want and still have the physical ability to do the activity. >
  
  “If you don’t have kids” by that time I guess >
  
  By then kids should be around 8-12 years old and can go with you. I was really trying to emphasize the you still aren’t too old and out of shape to do something. >
  
  Well, I've been an adult for WAY longer than I was ever a kid. And on balance I'd say that being an adult is better. But...it's certainly not more carefree, except maybe very early adulthood...that period just out of college...single...few responsibilities. The whole young adult loose on the town period. That's pretty great.
  But later, parenthood, financial pressures...it wears on you. There's a lot of stress. And no, my 8-5 job is nowhere near 8-5. Email and cell phones make  it 24/7. I was answering email on xmas eve and xmas day. >
  
  Not everyone has to be a parent. If you don’t want the responsabilities of being a parent you can opt out. >
  
  It was simply one example. Things tend to be less stressful when you’re younger. Most people have more responsibilities as they get older. Maybe everybody doesn’t, but generally that’s the case. >
  
  So you got your first job then. >
  
  Not really, my current job is like 10th in the queue involved summer jobs. For full time jobs it's like the 4th. >
  
  True. Childhood is overrated. 18+(adulthood) is when all the fun starts. We can drink and have sex and understand adult humour and indulge in most pleasures in life and be independent.
  You're also smarter, physically and mentally developed and better equipped to deal with life.
  Turning 18 is like graduating from childhood. >
  
  Oh yeah; specifically the "young adult working phase" of life is the best.  As I figured when I was a kid... it's like being a big kid that now has money to buy all the fun stuff....and no homework or "reports"/essays getting in the way of said fun.  A weekend can be 100% whatever you want.  "Work" is only limited to those hours where you are on the clock.  Basically, you have more control over your life.  There's also the church situation for the more religious families out there---as an adult you're no longer forced to go to "Sunday School" and participate in whatever church programs are going on anymore...it's nice having a choice about whether you want to do that or not.  My Sundays are just more free-time to do what I want.
  Then there's the paid vacation time... a concept that's always amazingly cool to me.  I took a big amount of time off recently and it was awesome.
  People get that first bit of freedom usually in college, when they are living away from the parents for those years, typically... then the real fun starts once you hit that point of having a "real" job and your own place. >
  
  I work from 3 pm till midnight 🙃 
  Anyways you also have more responsibilities, bills to pay, errands to run etc. I see your point. It's very valid. >
  
  Obviously, anyone who thinks being a child is better is either just being baited by nostalgia or is having a really shit time since becoming an adult.
  Everything's better once you own a credit card and have a salary. >
  
  I totally agree I just got my first job a few months ago and it's so relaxing I can disconnect from work when I'm back home and once I get my own appartment to live alone it will be heaven like when I was a student in engineering school I used to have a room for myself because my parents and myself don't want room-mates in it. It was so relaxing to organise myself without anyone bothering me.
  Having more responsibilities is one downside of being an adult but it's no big deal for me I have an habit of planning everything ahead >
  
  Both have pros and cons, if I had to pick id agree although while the highs are higher as an adult, so are the lows lower, like to the extreme. At least imo >
  
  It depends on the type of person. The kind of childhood OP described sounds full of normal limitations with responsible parents. The kind of childhood that a lot of folks have who want to hold on to it at all costs is be that is full of indulgences and coddling and the soft comfort of being under the care of someone else, without any limits or discomforts. 
  There is a type of people who would gladly give up any freedom or burden of making choices or responsibilities for their own well being for the comfort of being cared for. There is also a type of person who will give up all comforts for independence. >
  
  I’m in college and still an adult. It’s the worst phase of life because you’re still a kid as in you’re in school and working your butt off but also you have to work and have a job, pay for your food and cook and everything else. You still have homework and studying but also the freedom to fail and have no one to push you to keep on track. >
  
  I think it depends on your childhood haha. You have freedom as an adult… sort of. TBH, it seems like you might be a pretty young adult soaking up your new freedom. Enjoy! But I’ve found that adulthood isn’t the lack of needing to do these things, it’s coming to these conclusions on your own. Sure, you can stay up late, get drunk, and eat sweets but that’s an unhealthy lifestyle that will eventually catch up to you. You have to hold yourself accountable when you’re an adult.
  Gonna be a nerd and drop a quote from my favorite show: “The great illusion of childhood is that adults have all the power and freedom. But the truth is the opposite. A child is freer than a king.” King Harrow, The Dragon Prince
  Edit: my childhood wasn’t great and I would still choose adulthood any day, for much different reasons. >
  
  How old are you? Everyone I know who is adult is fucking tired of working 9-5 for money they can't spend on shit except for bills & food. Worrying all the time about errands and bills and that shitty 9-5 job.
  I like being an adult but fuck we had in lucky as a teenager. >
  
  I am 21 working for 3 years and I don't live in my parents house for 2 years. 
  I have changed workplace like 3 times in these years but now I feel I really like it and I can grow in it.
  Actually I see your point. Idk why I just like to manage my own stuff with pros&cons. >
  
  That makes a lot more sense with this post. You should make sure to read through this post again when you're 35.