im 16, should i feel grown up?
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It varies, but often kids start to feel like their all grown up around that age, thinking they know all the essentials about life. Fortunately, that insufferable condition doesn't usually last longer than a couple years as they quickly discover they know nothing about life.\n\nI'm pushing 40, and I still feel more grown up every year, and am still learning life lessons.
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I still like cupcakes(considered kiddie) and coloring books + crayons and animated movies.I'm over 21.I'm big enough to do what I want basically,go where I want,deal with most situations.There are some things I have no experience with,so I'm immature there-I guess-you learn as you go along.I feel  very adult-but still I like cute, younger clothes/music.Younger by a decade.
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You;re not mature enough at 16!!! Maybe if you're 25, had time to go out, get drunk, get laid with different girls, then you should be able to tell what youw ant out of life, and then you can have a serious relationship. Get laid, get drunk, try out different things, and only then can you tell whatyou really want out of life.
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What you are feeling is quite common.  Your parents care about you and worry about you.  They know that you are going through some of the most difficult and turbulent years of your life right now and even though you may feel you are grown up, you still have a lot of maturing to do.  They know more about the dangers of the world than you do and they want you to be safe.  Show them how mature you can be by accepting their rules without a fuss and you might be surprised with the results.  Your parents will always be your parents and someday you will go to your mom and say, "I'm so sorry for the way I was and the hard time I gave you when I was 14 and 15."  My daughter did.
79720
It is normal. Children may feel excitement when their birthdays are near. Some adults still feel it. But most adults don't feel great become older. If you think your life there won't bring you any good, please don't be scared to change it. Try new things, don't let work be the only thing in your life as you only live once. New activities may bring you to new friends. Moving to another place could be a good option. Good luck.
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You have it good but if you want to feel better about yourself, maybe you should get your own place and a job, if you are not working. You just need more independence. But it is still good that your parents are helping you out though. \n\nI use to feel the same way about my folks helping me out until someone told me never be ashame of having a great support system.
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I wouldn't feel that way ... I'm 26 with no kids .... so I have spent my youth doing what I want ... if adn when I do have kids ... I think I'm prepared to concentrate on them and their mommy
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WELL IM NOT ANSERWING THIS QUESTION BUT U NEEDS TO MIND UR BIZ AND BY THE WAY IN 16 YRS OLD SO DONT GET MAD CUASE UR LYK 26 AND HAVE NOTHING
138658
if you're over 18 it seems ok.
337703
You haven't experienced enough things yet.  Just take your time and grow up.  No rush!
951496
Yes it is. You should enjoy life first, youre not even a teenager.Dont be in such a rush.*
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Yes! Mature ones anyway. You care about the world you live in and politics is a big part of it. Younger people tend to be self-obsorbed and at your age your eyes start to open up to what's going on around you. My 16 year old daughter is interested in politics also. You are the next generation and you can play a very big part in changing the way things are. Good luck to you! You sound like a wise guy (meant in the best way) Never care about what seems normal and what isn't. You are you and thats a good thing. Be comfortable in your own skin and never let anyone tell you how you should be. Later in life it doesn't matter what anyone says. I know 16 is a pretty rough age with peer judgements. Don't worry about it too much. It all goes away.
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You sound just like my daughter...who is also 16...lol. Don't be in a rush. It's not as easy as you might think.
859331
That's just the way it is. Hence the word... thir-TEEN. Being a teenager is a big part of life. You may feel that age is just a number. You might not feel any different now, but things do change... It's also the next step into becoming an adult.\nBe happy, and remember not everyone on earth makes it to that age. =)
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Age is just a number sweetie.I am 36 and don't feel a bit like it... I used to think that was old, but now I'm like nahhh... Your only as old as you let yourself be.... Always have fun and do right in your life and you can feel young forever... Happy belated birthday!!! God Bless you!!!!
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You may be 30 but I bet you look younger ....Be happy I would love to be call that   ... Enjoy it while it lasts...
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Yeah but what can I do considering the fact that I'm only 16.