Why Do Kids Have Funny Misconceptions About Adulthood?

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The discussion revolves around misconceptions children have about adulthood, highlighting a range of beliefs that often turn out to be false. Key points include the idea that adults do not have bedtimes, that independence is entirely liberating, and that driving is always enjoyable. Participants reflect on the reality of turning 18, which legally marks adulthood but doesn't necessarily equate to maturity. The conversation touches on the challenges of adult responsibilities, such as managing finances and the burdens of work, contrasting childhood fantasies with adult realities. Many contributors share personal anecdotes that illustrate the disillusionment with these childhood beliefs, emphasizing the complexities of adult life that are often overlooked by children. Overall, the thread captures a nostalgic yet humorous examination of the gap between childhood expectations and adult experiences.
  • #31
I never enjoyed shaving. I certainly don't miss it.
 
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  • #32
Astronuc said:
I never enjoyed shaving. I certainly don't miss it.

I have to shave every day for work... It sucks mostly because I have pretty sensitive skin... so it burns like a mother f------. Sucks.
 
  • #33
68.) I would have it made if I made $25,000 per year.
 
  • #34
66) (or 67, I'm so confused) Counting is so easy that a person can even do it backwards.
 
  • #35
TheStatutoryApe said:
Adults actually don't have bed times.

You must still be somewhat young. I remember when I was in my early 20's and I told my boyfriend that I would know I was ready to settle down and get married when I had a bed time...because I'd be too old to go out partying all night to find new people to date.

Lately, I've had a very early bedtime. I can't keep myself awake past 9 PM most nights, 11 PM at the very latest. My young students are sapping the energy out of me!

Edit: And if it wasn't so close to my bedtime, I'd have noticed there were two more pages of this thread before bothering to reply to something at the beginning of the first page. :redface:
 
  • #36
65?) If a person of clearly superior intelligence posts their opinions anonymously on the internet, the world will be awed and immediately elect them to be world dictator.
 
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  • #37
The real 65) When my generation finally starts running things, we'll have an end to wars, bigotry, and sexism.
 
  • #38
Redbelly98 said:
The real 65) When my generation finally starts running things, we'll have an end to wars, bigotry, and sexism.

Make it so, RB. You have the PF warriors behind you! :devil:

Oops :redface:
 
  • #39
Redbelly98 said:
The real 65) When my generation finally starts running things, we'll have an end to wars, bigotry, and sexism.

Actually when I was younger I thought much along the same lines... mostly to do with famine though... I never understood why it's necessary for me to go to a grocery store and see enough food to last me a year but some people in the world wake up wondering if there will be enough food for that day
 
  • #40
Sorry! said:
Actually when I was younger I thought much along the same lines... mostly to do with famine though... I never understood why it's necessary for me to go to a grocery store and see enough food to last me a year but some people in the world wake up wondering if there will be enough food for that day

Along those lines...

64) If I eat less, a child in Africa will have a meal.
63) Not paying a bill means your future is over.
62) Life can't go on without your friends. (Hell, I couldn't believe how quickly I got over not talking to some of my best friends from high school when the time came to move on)
 
  • #41
BobG said:
65?) If a person of clearly superior intelligence posts their opinions anonymously on the internet, the world will be awed and immediately elect them to be world dictator.

Haha...right, like Ender's Game!
 
  • #42
junglebeast said:
Haha...right, like Ender's Game!

I know! As a kid I always planned that my night job when I grew up would be writing deep and meaningful essays and posting it online like Valentine and Peter did, receiving fame and influence. And then blogs became commonplace. It's a good thing the world isn't that easily manipulated.
 
  • #43
61) As being a child I tough i discovered a combination in roulette so i would always win. It was a moment in my life i though for real i will be stinky rich, had dollar bills in my eyes. Stupidity can sometimes be a blessedness.

60) As a child i tough people grow taller all their life. Old people must be really tall.
 
  • #44
59.
100$ is no better than 1$...you can buy an icecream with the later!

- wise child :biggrin:
 
  • #45
whoever said driving is fun don't know what its like to drive from city to cities... I don't drive (not old enough) but it really is boring watching your dad get bored driving from calgary to jasper...
 
  • #46
shredder666 said:
whoever said driving is fun don't know what its like to drive from city to cities... I don't drive (not old enough) but it really is boring watching your dad get bored driving from calgary to jasper...

Driving is fun! He just needs to drive in more exciting places.



 
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  • #47
58) Only a doofus would buy a car based primarily on the comfort of the seats. A car must be able to smoke the tires, be really loud, and look really cool.
 
  • #48
57) Who else would actually look forward to, and like commercials - - - things that are trying to get us to do what we don't want to do.

KM
 
  • #49
Pengwuino said:
64) If I eat less, a child in Africa will have a meal.

I remember as a child, having my mother use that argument on me, when I was balking at eating something.

I simply suggested that she wrap it up and send it to them.

KM
 
  • #50
Kenneth Mann said:
I remember as a child, having my mother use that argument on me, when I was balking at eating something.

She knew you didn't want the African kid to eat it, and used that argument to make you eat it? :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
 
  • #51
56. I heard a young man say this one day. "It's not wrong but this will make it right."

Matt
 
  • #52
55. If my parents don't have $150,000 stored away for me for college, I can't go.
54. All adults are mature, responsible people worthy of respect.
53. Toilets create their own water.
 
  • #53
52. The nicest person would make the best teacher, boss, or president.
 
  • #54
51. Because I'm in a higher grade than you, I'm better, smarter, faster, stronger and you should listen to me when we make group decisions about where to play hide and seek.
 
  • #55
50. Kids think that way vacuums work is the dirt goes through the cord, and into the wall.
 
  • #56
lisab said:
50. Kids think that way vacuums work is the dirt goes through the cord, and into the wall.

:bugeye: you mean it doesn't?
 
  • #57
Number 50, we're halfway there. Woohoo!
 
  • #58
49. Uncle Visa pays our debts.
 
  • #59
Pengwuino said:
Follow my lead, let's make a list of things you thought as a kid or kids think about when they imagine being older that are sooooo not true. You'll get the hang of it.

100. Adults don't have bed times.
99. Being independent and on your own is awesome
98. Driving is fun
97. Turning 18 means you're an adult.
96. Having a girlfriend/boyfriend is awesome (giggle)
95. Credit cards make you happy
94. Wrestling is not silly.

i had a million ideas earlier but i apparently dropped them from my brain. So I call on YOU PEOPLE to continue the list. GO!

Really?

I have a bedtime. I'm not interested in staying up late.
Not really independent cause you can't independently spend money anywhere without consequence.
Driving is not fun. I have a car and do not drive it.
Turning 18 only means you're an adult define by the legal system. I have met my share of 18+ that clearly do not ressemble an adult.
People have girlfriend(s)/boyfriend(s) before 18.
Credit cards bring happiness?
Wrestling is SILLY... ask your girlfriend/boyfriend.
 
  • #60
48. Parents have infinite money. So that if they don't buy you toys it mean they don't love you or they ain't your friend.

47. Deforestation in Brazil can be stopped thanks to American warplanes.
 

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