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  Well i mean you kinda still do homework as an adult.
  Whether it be paper work of some type, or actual house work and such.
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. >
  
  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 >
  
  The best part is, all your hopes and dreams have mostly been crushed already, so there shouldn't be any big disappointments about those in your future >
  
  Who's gonna tell him?? >
  
  I might check back in 5 years lol. >
  
  Some good points but you forgot: SEX. >
  
  It’s not really connected to adulthood. Teens have sex >
  
  some peoples parents werent that involved though man. some people grew up that way anyway even from like 7 years old, idk its not a great childhood but idk. 
  But being an adult being better is not uncommon. Its different as a young adult, maybe teen, than with being a family person but people say it all the time. Maybe not if shit goes wrong I guess, best laid plans of mice and men and all that. >
  
  Yeah both suck for me. Hated being a kid, hate being an adult… >
  
  Yup am 30 now and being an adult rocks. Sure there is some stress to pay the bills and keep your sanity but nothing beats the freedom of your own place and taking care of yourself and your SO. 
  And that's coming from someone who was brought up in a good surrounding. >
  
  As a 19 year old dropout living on my own I can confirm
  I also don't get treated like shit on a daily basis while being forced to apologize the moment I stand up for myself >
  
  Well i mean you kinda still do homework as an adult.
  Whether it be paper work of some type, or actual house work and such. >
  
  I just partially disagree with the first one , depending on your job. Not everyone's job is already done when you leave it , like teachers , for example.
  Still , I agree with you.
  I could also add: privacy. Your parents aren't home ever , so you don't have to care about jerking off anytime anywhere. If you live with a friend this is not valid , but if you're alone or with your wife , for example , it's not like you should be ashamed of it.
  Inviting anyone at anytime. Only when you live alone and depending on who lives with you. >
  
  I agreed, until I had kids of my own, then all those things you mention go away again >
  
  I totally relate. Now I live the life I choose to live, nobody’s controlling me. It’s like being in kids camp without parents but all the time. My childhood was full of worrying about school. But this good feeling came with first stable job, I became an adult earlier and that period of being financially dependent adult was horrible >
  
  Lmao, I would be inclined to agree but I still miss the old days. >
  
  Yeah it's great getting laid off before Christmas due to a contract loss, real fun adulting. >
  
  Grew up with amazing parents and still agree. Being an adult and doing the things for my daughter my parents did for me is the best feeling in the world. >
  
  I take it you're in a country where the housing market hasn't gone to shit >
  
  But... you don't get money for Christmas anymore 🫥 >
  
  This is not an unpopular opinion for anyone of adult age and maturity. >
  
  I couldn't agree more! Anytime someone tells me they wish they were a kid again, I cringe. 
  Although, I'm sure they feel the same about my opinion lol. >
  
  I think the thing is a lot of adults don’t free themselves. They think themselves restricted and think children are more free. 
  We always want what we don’t have >
  
  Late response, but I agree completely. Considering I grew up in a conservative, non-diverse small town in the snowiest part of an otherwise moderate (weather-wise) small state, while also surrounded by people who disliked anyone different and believed in gender roles more strictly, I'm quite happy with the growing distance I've put between me and my childhood. >
  
  Being a young adult is, but not when you enter your 30s lol >
  
  I love being an adult. I still enjoy a lot of things I did as a kid. Fuck what anyone thinks. 
  I’ve never wished I could go back to a time where I didn’t have legal rights, access to my own money, privacy in my own place, etc. >
  
  Kid here - I study 45 hours /week, + homework. Send help. >
  
  It's better to be a YOUNG adult than a kid, sure.
  But old age is the worst of them all. >
  
  yeah usually i hear people whine, "but we have to pay bills" its still better than being forced to do nearly all with no freedom >
  
  I doubt this is an unpopular opinion. Autonomy over one's decisions trumps pretty much everything else, in my opinion.
  I definitely do still miss my high school years though.  Play street hockey or driveway basketball for hours a day, go over to friends' houses a few nights a week, etc. >
  
  My biggest win from kid to adult was freedom of social circles.
  As a kid, don't like the kids your age at school?
  Bad luck, that's pretty much the only people you have access to.
  As an adult you may or may not like the people at work but you have so much more freedom to associate with whoever you want in your own free time. >
  
  “...stuffed animal, sweets, games/toys...” Sure  you’re an adult? >
  
  Are you kidding? After work, I have to walk the dog, feed the dog, walk the dog, make dinner, clean up dinner, clean up the house, walk the dog again. Being an adult rocks. >
  
  Being a kid is better than being an adult only if your life as an adult sucks. (child support, trapped in dead end job or in relationship you hate, substance abuse issues, etc...)
  Otherwise being an adult is waaaaaaay better. There's sex, booze, you get to drive, you can travel, you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want, you have money, etc.. >
  
  I agree full heartedly. The biggest upside to adulthood is being able to disengage from family members as I no longer have to rely on them.  Also, no one inserts their opinion on what I must ‘actually’ be thinking. >
  
  Being a kid, ignorance gave me happiness. Growing up learning how the world works, seeing how people really are, made me depressed and gave me anxiety, now I don’t what it’s like to be happy. Growing up made me see death being the only way out. >
  
  Yes but imagine all the debts and bills... >
  
  This is not an unpopular opinion. >
  
  i’m at a point in my life where i very much am longing for the simplicity of childhood, but also i had a pretty good childhood as far as most of the things listed go >
  
  I mean... Sounds like you're not a parent yet. Most of your list I cant do because I have responsibilities. >
  
  being a kid had much more freedom than an adult and as an adult you have so much to worry about. as a kid u have literally school thats it lol.  and that isnteven all year
  youre either still a teen or early 20s to not want to be a kid again >
  
  While I get your point, half of this stuff also requires someone to be fairly wealthy. >
  
  It’s just privilege. Not everyone has a corporate job, not everyone with a job (even a corporate one) can afford their own place to live, not everyone can afford hobbies, plenty of people live paycheck to paycheck and struggle to buy food. If you live in a place where life is affordable and have a job that pays you well enough to live a well-balanced life - good for you. Many people do not have that however, and, justifiably, reminisce of the times they didn’t have these struggles. >
  
  If you actually have a 9-5 with no responsibilities after work, sure. But most people have family to take care of, bills to pay for, errands to run the house etc. >
  
  It depends on many things, really. Adulthood gives you more freedom, Childhood gives you more security. When you become an adult, the hardest thing to do is to reach a balance between the two. >
  
  I’ve had a pretty good childhood, my parents didn’t spoil me but they bought me most things I wanted on the condition I do extra chores for them. They taught me basic chores, they didn’t abuse me and are just overall great parents. I’m 18 now about to go to college, working a part time job so I have money to buy anything I want. Next step looks scary and I don’t know if I’m ready >
  
  Yeah its ok fun for the first handfull of years. Then the novelty fades out. You have tried anything you wanted. You have bought all the stuff you need. And you still need to work . >
  
  I'd never go back to being a kid if given the chance.
  But on the flip side reaching later in adulthood like me at 50 it does come with a hell of a lot of negative experiences such as friends and relatives passing away. Finding out that some of your friends or relatives are actually either mentally ill or they might just be shit people.... I try to help the former but it's very hard especially if they don't want help nor accept that there might be a problem.
  Flip side again. I have more money and the freedom to make positive changes and decisions that improve things for me and those around me. That is definitely better than watching your parents really struggle with recession and illness etc. >
  
  I can't go out anymore or I'm wrecked at work. I need my sleep. The city where I moved to is also bit more boring than during students years. But I like my job and since your job is what you spend most of your waking hours on (more than family, hobbies or whatever) It's worth the sacrifice. >
  
  Monday-Friday 40 hours a week or 2,080 hours a year 
  We have different definitions of fun >
  
  While I do agree with the opinion, it's not because the same reasons as other people. I don't smoke or do drugs and had no desire to try them as a child so being an adult doesn't change that. I drink like 3 times a year, significantly less than most 16yo. I still live by a regime I try to follow as close as I can. I'm a huge penny pincher when it comes to my own quality of life and most of my daily entertainment is pirated
  No, theres one simple reason why I like being adult - theres significantly lower chance of others physically threatening me. As a child i was week chubby pushover. I was bullied at school. Now...I tower over my school bullies, I'm big I'm musclular, I have a bitchface. If I screw up significantly people just wine about that a bit, even though I got yelled at for far more meaningless mistakes as a kid >
  
  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. >
  
  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. >
  
  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 >
  
  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. >
  
  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 >
  
  The best part is, all your hopes and dreams have mostly been crushed already, so there shouldn't be any big disappointments about those in your future >
  
  Who's gonna tell him?? >
  
  I might check back in 5 years lol. >
  
  Some good points but you forgot: SEX. >
  
  It’s not really connected to adulthood. Teens have sex >
  
  some peoples parents werent that involved though man. some people grew up that way anyway even from like 7 years old, idk its not a great childhood but idk. 
  But being an adult being better is not uncommon. Its different as a young adult, maybe teen, than with being a family person but people say it all the time. Maybe not if shit goes wrong I guess, best laid plans of mice and men and all that. >
  
  Yeah both suck for me. Hated being a kid, hate being an adult… >
  
  Yup am 30 now and being an adult rocks. Sure there is some stress to pay the bills and keep your sanity but nothing beats the freedom of your own place and taking care of yourself and your SO. 
  And that's coming from someone who was brought up in a good surrounding. >
  
  As a 19 year old dropout living on my own I can confirm
  I also don't get treated like shit on a daily basis while being forced to apologize the moment I stand up for myself