I Give Up Being An Adult, Childhood Take Me Back | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

I Give Up Being An Adult, Childhood Take Me Back

Can I wish for a do-over?

898
I Give Up Being An Adult, Childhood Take Me Back
Jean Wormer

I'm sure that we can all relate, but when I was younger I hated being a kid. I always wanted to be the 'big kid' and grow up as soon as possible. Being the younger of the middle children in my family, I always wanted to do what my older sisters were doing. I wanted to be able to go around and not have to have my parents watching my every move. Little did I know that when they would constantly tell me to "enjoy it while it lasts," I honestly should have been listening.

Now that I am 19 and in my sophomore year in college, I have never missed being a child so much in my entire life. When I was younger I never needed to worry about money unless I wanted to save up for a toy or treat. Gas, textbooks, groceries, my education, and literally so many other things I now have to be responsible for and make sure I have enough money to pay for. On campus, I have four different jobs on top of another while I'm home to help pay for all of this.

As a child, we were forced to take naps, and I hated it. Staying up late was the most exciting thing on the planet. I consider it a very lucky day if I am able to take a nap as an adult. Now, when I stay up late it is usually because I am working or busy finishing up my homework. As an adult, you never really sleep. Some naps are just longer than others in my opinion and you have roughly a third of the energy you did as a child.

Also, all of this education will eventually (hopefully) lead to a full-time job. This is terrifying because this job is something you have spent your entire life working and learning for. Not only that, I can no longer wear a simple top and jeans when I show up to work like I did for school. Business attire is a thing. Kids never had to deal with that. If you manage to get sick as an adult, you not only don't have your parents to help take care of you, if you miss a day of work it will take days to catch up. This was never the case as a child. Either you weren't in school yet or the homework was anywhere from easy to nonexistent.

Out of all of the things that I miss as a child, the part that scares me the most about being an adult is that within the next ten years everything will change.

I will have graduated from college, gotten a job, and possibly have boughten a house or apartment. I will have to pay 100% of my bills on my own, pay back my student loans, decide if I want to continue on to receive a higher education, and possibly even get married and start a family.

While I know that the adult life has its perks, I can't help but think of all of the different responsibilities that I will soon have. So, with this being said...

Childhood, if you take me back I promise to fully live out my years. Can I wish for a do-over and "enjoy it while it lasts?"

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

179209
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

6375
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

451894
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

22963
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments