"Why don't you just grow up?" When did not growing up become a bad thing? There's a difference between growing old and growing up. Growing up means letting go of youthful things that connect you to your childhood, such as coloring books and Disney movies. But why should we have to give up the simple pleasures of easier times, just because our age is increasing? If a person is still able to do the required "adulting" things they need to do, they should be able to indulge by holding on to their youthful outlook on the world. Being an adult is intimidating and I can definitely say that I would love to continue to have the outlook similar to that of a child on how the world is. I wish I didn't have to grow up because not growing up means:

1. You can still watch all your favorite Disney movies

Disney movies are a blessing in disguise. Everyone has their favorite, even if they won't admit it. Not having to grow up means you don't need to make a silly, non-believable excuse to watch it. You get to love the story line and watch it whenever you want without embarrassment. You can sing at the top of your lungs all the words to every Frozen song, and people just think you're cute (not crazy).

2. You can keep your sense of imagination

With a heightened sense of imagination, you get to make plans for yourself where you think outside of the box. You can play any game with your friends and in your world, there's no limit to what you can be. You can be a doctor and a teacher and a rock star at the same time, while simultaneously playing house. You can wear whatever you want and go to school dressed as your favorite princess, or pirate. You have more fun and fewer worries if you have a strong sense of imagination.

3. Money is a foreign concept...

And spending it is even more foreign. Getting money as a present and not having to work for it is a beautiful and truly overlooked experience. Not knowing how money works or needing to buy things for yourself is even better. People give you more money when you're younger, specifically because you can't earn it for yourself. Then when you get to spend some of your money, you actually get excited rather than depressed. (Mainly because you seem to have an unlimited amount of wealth getting streamlined right to you, with little penalty for bills, groceries, gas, college tuition, etc.)

4. No big responsibilities

Sure you may have to make your bed, or take out the trash a couple of times a week, but you don't have to worry about going to work. You wouldn't have super hard school work, and even if you did, your parents are still usually able to help you. You don't have to make your own doctors appointments or take yourself to them. Managing your time is not your own priority. Your time is typically managed for you and everything you do is planned out by your parents. "I'll have my mom call your mom" has never been more accurate. The plans would be made for you and you would just have to get in the car, and you would argue when it was time to leave because you didn't want to leave your friend.

5. Friendships (and relationships) are so much easier

Friendships were easy to come by, and they were always long lasting. Even if you had a fight, you would get over it in a few hours and be back playing Barbies again in no time. Even relationships were simpler because everyone thought you were cute and no one tried to intervene. You could make friends easily and no one passed judgment about you.

Don't hate on people who are scared to grow up. It's scary being a grown up with responsibilities to follow. There's always someone to report to and you can barely have any fun as an adult. Being a kid is much easier and more enjoyable. Don't rush children to grow up, because being an adult sucks. Let them enjoy their time growing up while they can, because once it's gone, they can't get that back. I wish I could never grow up, just like the lost boys in "Peter Pan".