Writer’s Workshop: How Difficult it is to be an Adult
Being an adult is not an easy thing to do. There are many decisions to make which not only impact you lives but the lives of those around you. You, yourself are responsible for your actions and there is no one else to take the blame for you.
Here is a list of 7 worst things about being an adult
- Having to work to earn money so that you can pay off bills.
- Not having enough sleep and still having to function even when not physically fit.
- Having to solve your own problems and the kids problems. You are also suppose to have the answers to all the kids questions.
- You have to make sure that the house is kept and everyone is fed.
- You are responsible for the kids that you and the hubs created.
- Having to act mature especially around the kids. It is not acceptable to throw tantrums and expect everything to fall into place because of it.
- No one tells you how difficult it is to get back into shape after childbirth. It’s a constant struggle to look as good as you were when you were a teenager.
What difficulties do you face as an adult?
Would you prefer being an adult or remain a child?
July 11, 2012 @ 11:52 pm
Oh I prefer being an adult because then I get to make choices for myself. 😀
July 12, 2012 @ 10:45 am
I loved parts of my childhood, but other parts where traumatic and I would not want to relive them. At least as an adult I have more choices and actually life is pretty good!!
July 12, 2012 @ 8:01 pm
@Judy,
great to hear that your adulthood is turning out well for you. Glad that you are taking charge of your life.
July 12, 2012 @ 10:51 am
Adulthood has its challenges, but I’ll be content to be where I am and who I am now!
July 12, 2012 @ 12:27 pm
Id still want to be an adult. I guess being an adult is challenging but enjoyable. =)
July 12, 2012 @ 3:33 pm
I had a good childhood but I prefer to be an adult. There are a lot of challenges but getting through them is how we learn and grow.
July 12, 2012 @ 3:44 pm
Though I love the perks of being a child, I still prefer being an adult because with it, I can stay awake in the evening as I want, watch movies that I prefer and eat chocolates to my heart desire. Ha ha! Kidding aside, being an adult entails a lot of responsibility, but so far, I’m loving it. 🙂
July 12, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
That’s a very realistic list. There are perks of course but only if we choose to embrace the downside too.
July 12, 2012 @ 7:47 pm
@Cathy,
There are perks which surely outweigh the down side to it.
July 12, 2012 @ 7:06 pm
Hi Dominique!
I loved being a kid! BUT I have to admit that the freedom of being an adult is much better. When I was a kid I ALWAYS had to be dressed ‘appropriately’. Now if I want to go to the shops in my PJ’s I can! Not that I’d do that…
Warm Regards,
Brea x x x
Visiting from Mama Kat’s.
July 12, 2012 @ 7:27 pm
Some parts of being an adult does suck. But for the most part, it’s not too bad 🙂
July 12, 2012 @ 7:31 pm
@Alison,
I do agree.. being an adult even though it’s tougher but the rewards are much sweeter.
July 12, 2012 @ 7:53 pm
I wish the housework wasn’t always needing to be done at my house.
July 12, 2012 @ 8:13 pm
Sometimes I want to stomp and cry and throw things when my kids don’t do what I say, just to show them how ridiculous they look!
July 12, 2012 @ 10:22 pm
Oh getting back into shape or staying in shape is constantly a battel with me, so I definitely can relate to this one and so agree with. The huge responsbilities in general an adult must shoulder is always a hardship. These are things kids know nothing about until they live on their own.
At times, I long to be a kid again just so I can be free from all of these worries, but over all I’m happy to be grown up inspite of the difficulties I face sometimes.
Good T2Qs! ^.^
Hometowns USA
July 12, 2012 @ 10:27 pm
I prefer to be a younger adult with only one wish, and that is to know more back then what I’ve known now. The difficult part of being an adult is to make sure I carry out all my responsibilities.
July 13, 2012 @ 12:42 am
heehee… I’m challenged with merely BEING an adult. That’s challenge enough!! 🙂
July 13, 2012 @ 12:42 am
I think I’m glad to be an adult still, even with all of the difficulties. There are always new ones too. Even with the kids grown, you get new challenges!;)
July 13, 2012 @ 1:24 am
My body doesn’t bounce back like it did pre-kid and getting older doesn’t help at all!
July 13, 2012 @ 1:36 am
Adulthood definitely has its cons. But I think that the pros outweigh it. Although, a little time warp to be a kid for a day wouldn’t be so bad either. 🙂
July 13, 2012 @ 3:54 am
Great list. I like being an adult, but I’d like to visit childhood for the sleep schedule and the workload.
July 13, 2012 @ 3:55 am
I had a difficult childhood. So I tried to make up for that experience by giving my daughter a positive one. ButI enjoy being an adult. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. XO
July 13, 2012 @ 5:12 am
I don’t want to be a child but rather a young adult. It is much more enticing to be 25 again~ I agree with all of yours from 1-7, but the one that made me laugh was the #5. I think you meant both parents are responsible, but I sometimes feel, it is the woman who bear the most burden!
Great questions again, thanks for linking up. Have a wonderful weekend.
July 14, 2012 @ 6:08 pm
@Amanda,
yes.both parents should be responsible however the guys are really apt of making us women bear the “bigger” burden.
July 13, 2012 @ 5:51 am
I don’t have children of my own yet, but I teach kindergarten…so I know all about how hard it is to be mature when all you want to do is have a fit. 😉
July 13, 2012 @ 11:14 am
I CONCUR – WITH ALL – ESPECIALLY #5 – WHICH IS WHY I AM YELLING RIGHT NOW!
*Visiting from Mrs, Jenny’s!
July 13, 2012 @ 3:58 pm
I like your #2! Hahaha… So true 😛
July 13, 2012 @ 11:32 pm
I like being an adult.
And I liked being a child, too.
A time for every season, right?
=)
July 14, 2012 @ 6:07 pm
@Sue,
Yes.. there is a time for every season and I’m enjoying all of them.
July 26, 2012 @ 8:02 am
Oh man.
I hear you on this one!
It’s a wonder we even get prepared fo rthe world, isn’t it?
Being an adult isn’t for sissies sometimes.
Thanks for sharing this thoughtful link and the adorable picture of your daughter!
Thank you for linking!
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