Why do we all have to "grow up"?
921894
Because immaturity in an adult is annoying. This doesn't mean you can't act like a child when it's appropriate, just don't act like a child when you should be serious. It means to take responsibility for yourself. Don't make jokes of serious matters. This is why we tell our children to "Act your age!" But it doesn't mean to stop enjoying life. Just be responsible.
421631
Yah, see your point.  If there were no adults, there'll be NO YOU!!!\n\nToo many reasons to name here, but will touch on 2 reasons.\n\nBecause no adults, no reproduction of little people from the selfish planets - kids.  No adults, kids will never have survived!\n\nKids want to grow up too fast -  to do the things that adults do.  Fast cars, nights out, spend all the money, live well, play on the computer, do nothing, stick their hands out for pocket money, nice fashions, expensive joggers, .................................take and take.\n\nIf there were no adults, there would be no invention of the computers, not one to buy the computers, and then install them.  And you wouldn't have the computer you now use to post this naive question.  \n\nAlso there wouldn't be anyone working to pay for all your expensive stuff, and to pay the bills to get your computer connected!\n\nIf you wished there were no adults, look at the home you live in, the ALL things you have -\n \n*********************************************************\n- clear them ALL ALL & ALL ALL out, chuck them away, move your backside out of the familiar roof that shelterED you from cold, heat and danger.  \n\nWHAT HAVE YOU GOT LEFT?  \nNOTHING..... JUST YOUR NAKED SELF.\n\nYou still wished ............. there were no adults?\n\nI AM GLAD THERE WERE ADULTS FOR ME IN MY LIFE OR I WON'T BE HERE TODAY, SMARTER AND WISER.\n\nIt takes a kid to wish this unthoughtful wish!\n\nHave you ever thought of this - if you did heaps of things for another person all for free, and 'that' person wished there wasn't a 'you'? ....  Kids, yes, you kids are the quickest to scream not fair - weren't you be screaming not fair?\n\nGet off your computer and think hard, think deep, think fair!
335403
wow. that is a tough question.  Imagine what the world would be like if we could all figure out the secret to your question.  I think a lot of this happens as we age.  weather it be due to a chemical change of hormones, or the experience we gain as we grow i couldn't say. I do however believe that we can make a conscious effort to mature in that way.  somethings you could do is intentionally deny yourself of something that really isn't adding anything to your quality of life but that you really enjoy (chocolate, TV, shopping spree, etc.).  This way you will teach yourself self discipline and will be able to see the bigger picture Little bit better.  Karate was something that taught me a lot of self discipline and i would suggest it if that is something you can afford.  if not try milking cows.  another thing you could try doing is serving others.  just do something for someone that you don't have to do that will help that person.  if you can try doing it without being recognized.
1125896
Kids are so smart, why can't we keep that mentality as we grow up. Life would be so much more enjoyable in my opinion.
135181
Because it prepares you for the adult world. Believe me, take in all the lessons you learn as a teen. Almost all of those lessons will help you make decisions ahead in your life. Don't think adults are saying or doing what they do just to aggrivate you, because long ago they were in your shoes.
884729
sounds like you need to grow up first...
54613
After raising a child to the place where they have earned their independance of being capable of making good decisions( theres going to be mistakes and poor choices ), but all of that is a part of growing up.When you are making your on money and not depending on extra help from them, then it's time for them to stop and make only suggestions, rather you take it or not.
217459
A better question is WHY do juveniles these days have a lack of morals, values, and respect?  People need to STOP BLAMING the younger generation.  We did not raise ourselves, we are not this way on our own!  Parents need to play more of a role in thier kids' lives if they want them to start holding morals and giving respect.
1063367
Because that's just the way it is, dude. We're born, we grow up, we die. Life takes its toll and you wither away.\n\nIt'll be fun to be a crazy old lady though. I'll have a good excuse. "Oh, she's just old". :)
969074
it sounds like you need to grow up
419548
Growing up, I guess.  There is almost like a power struggle among siblings who are around the same age.  They want to see who can get the most attention, who can be the perfect kid, or who is just overall the best.  But, when you start getting older, it is so much better.  They are there all the time, your friends until the end.  If you need them, they come around.  I know that no matter what happens in my life, I will always have them to be there for me.  It is a wonderful feeling.
929218
WE need to grow up? ROFLMAO!\n\nThanks for the chuckle...I know nobody could really be this stupid, so it's got to be a joke...
531672
What do you mean grow up? Do you mean become willing to be tied down in a monagaous relationship? Or do you mean how long 'till the stop pulling the covers over your head when they fart in bed? \nMen are hard wired to be into GUY stuff, killing things, takeing risks and looseing all powers of communication when faced with a hot chick. \nMen are NOT wired to emote, to communicate, to enjoy sopstication or to allow themselves to experiance any level of involvement which may requier work on their part over and above getting a willing partner naked. \nMen do grow up, but only after they figure they've had as much fun as they can get out of life and are ready to be consigned to evil world that is adult land, where you go to work to support your hobbies (and occasionally your family.) by tradeing the hours of your life for a paycheck. \nHonestly...men and women are very diffrent and women have a hard time understanding that a guy just isn't going to think or act in an appropriate manner untill he's spent enough time with women to figure out what's what and how to use that information in exchange for carnal relations.
537000
because we're men and dont really have the full control of our own minds at the best of times, its childish I know but hey, like mny grandfather use to say "women grow up, men just get older"
668842
No i wouldn't want to, the whole point of life is to be born, live and then die. What is the point is everyone around me is dying. We all need to die in order to move on to the next stage of our cycle. As well, being young is so overrated.
196429
I don't want to grow up Im a Toys r us kid, theres a million toys at Toys r us that I can play with.\nI am 48 and refuse to act my age. I do not want to be all stuffy and have to wear a suit and go to dull and boring meetings. I just want to sit around and play. I sure am glad that I work for myself and can do what I want.
66708
Just like growing older doesn't mean that you''ve "grown up" (become more mature)... Time's passing doesn't guarantee you'll become more spiritually mature. It's unbearably easy to become stagnant, complacent, apathetic.\n\nBut your question: Why is it difficult? The major reason we don't trust the Lord is because we aren't fully aware of who He is. (Loving, merciful, desiring the best for us, jealous, consuming fire, holy, just). Then, other problems branch off from that: we fear that the circumstances we're in right now are too much for Him. We believe that things and people are going to give us greater pleasure, satisfaction than He will. \n\nStudy the Bible. (Psalm 27:13,14; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 10:23; 1 Peter 2:20; 2 Cor. 4:17 are excellent. Read them aloud.) Learn about God's character. \nRead John Piper! and C.S. Lewis! They're fantastic. \n\n(ahh.. i'm giving advice but I have the same problem myself.)