Why Do Kids Have Funny Misconceptions About Adulthood?

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This forum discussion explores common misconceptions children have about adulthood, highlighting 100 specific beliefs that are often proven false as one grows older. Key points include the belief that adults do not have bedtimes, that independence is entirely enjoyable, and that turning 18 automatically confers maturity. Participants share personal anecdotes that illustrate how these misconceptions can lead to disillusionment as they transition into adulthood.

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  • Understanding of childhood development and psychology
  • Familiarity with common societal expectations of adulthood
  • Knowledge of cultural references related to growing up
  • Awareness of generational differences in perceptions of adulthood
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  • Research childhood misconceptions about adulthood in developmental psychology
  • Explore cultural variations in the perception of adulthood across different societies
  • Study the impact of societal expectations on young adults' mental health
  • Investigate how media influences children's views on growing up
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Parents, educators, psychologists, and anyone interested in understanding the gap between childhood perceptions and adult realities.

  • #61
Hansol said:
46. I post just to tell you that I have to go home and sleep now

are you a kid?:-p
 
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  • #62
45. You believe that foreign languages has all the same syntax and grammar. More precisely, all languages differ by the way you pronounce words and nothing else.

44. Nobody dies, especially you and your parents.
 
  • #63
Sakha said:
49. Uncle Visa pays our debts.

:smile::smile:
 
  • #64
JasonRox said:
Really?

That's the point, all this stuff isn't true ironically :). Hell I have bed times now too :(

JasonRox said:
Wrestling is SILLY... ask your girlfriend/boyfriend.

Depends if you're watching or doing ;)
 
  • #65
43. Sharing is a key skill in life.
42. If a chain letter said it, it must be true
41. If a newspaper said it, it must be true
40. Sigh... if my teacher said it, it must be true
39. I grow up and become an adult, but my parents were never kids.
38. Why buy a used car when they already have a new one out?

This one doesn't go on the list because it doesn't fit the theme but does anyoen else notice a lot of people maintain the childish thought that I MUST buy some fancy new gizmo or high tech new thing because I THINK I'm going to use it all the time? Think treadmills, crazy electronic devices... anything that's interesting because it has "wireless" infront of the name.
 
  • #66
43. Wars are unnecessary
42. Everyone can live peacefully and happily
41. Everything can have good and happy ending
40. There is a perfect world
39. Criminals are evil
38. Adults do less work because they do not get homework

edit: 38=> 32
 
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  • #67
Slightly off topic but why the hell do you get some people who try to bring in children's opinions on highly charged political issues? "We asked little Allison here, age 6, what she thought of HR.1735A, the bill to do blah blah blah" "I think its BAD!". Or hell, children's opinions on anything. You don't let children run a country, why do I need to hear their opinion on what the President should do or something stupid like that?
 
  • #68
Its seems all these answers could be combined into,
They are sure that they know the absolute truth, even though they don't have all the neccesary information.
In short, The same thing that makes adults stupid.
 
  • #69
fluidistic said:
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.

48. Compared to the cost of a typical toy, they pretty much do have infinite money.
47. Can't it?
 

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