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?
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Arwen
July 11, 2012 at 11:52 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Oh I prefer being an adult because then I get to make choices for myself.
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Judy
July 12, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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!!
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Dominique
July 12, 2012 at 8:01 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Judy,
great to hear that your adulthood is turning out well for you. Glad that you are taking charge of your life.
Esther Joy
July 12, 2012 at 10:51 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Adulthood has its challenges, but I’ll be content to be where I am and who I am now!
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Irene
July 12, 2012 at 12:27 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Id still want to be an adult. I guess being an adult is challenging but enjoyable. =)
Judy
July 12, 2012 at 3:33 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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.
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Natalie
July 12, 2012 at 3:44 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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.
Cathy
July 12, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
That’s a very realistic list. There are perks of course but only if we choose to embrace the downside too.
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Dominique
July 12, 2012 at 7:47 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Cathy,
There are perks which surely outweigh the down side to it.
Brea
July 12, 2012 at 7:06 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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
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Alison
July 12, 2012 at 7:27 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Some parts of being an adult does suck. But for the most part, it’s not too bad
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Dominique
July 12, 2012 at 7:31 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Alison,
I do agree.. being an adult even though it’s tougher but the rewards are much sweeter.
JDaniel4's Mom
July 12, 2012 at 7:53 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I wish the housework wasn’t always needing to be done at my house.
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dumb mom
July 12, 2012 at 8:13 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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!
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Cathy Kennedy
July 12, 2012 at 10:22 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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! ^.^
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Dances Of Dreams
July 12, 2012 at 10:27 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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.
anita
July 13, 2012 at 12:42 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
heehee… I’m challenged with merely BEING an adult. That’s challenge enough!!
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Courtney~Mommy LaDy Club
July 13, 2012 at 12:42 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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!;)
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Crystal
July 13, 2012 at 1:24 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
My body doesn’t bounce back like it did pre-kid and getting older doesn’t help at all!
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Janice
July 13, 2012 at 1:36 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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.
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Maggie S.
July 13, 2012 at 3:54 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Great list. I like being an adult, but I’d like to visit childhood for the sleep schedule and the workload.
Katherines corner
July 13, 2012 at 3:55 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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
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SELF SAGACITY
July 13, 2012 at 5:12 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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.
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Dominique
July 14, 2012 at 6:08 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Amanda,
yes.both parents should be responsible however the guys are really apt of making us women bear the “bigger” burden.
Heather
July 13, 2012 at 5:51 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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.
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Kerri
July 13, 2012 at 11:14 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I CONCUR – WITH ALL – ESPECIALLY #5 – WHICH IS WHY I AM YELLING RIGHT NOW!
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San
July 13, 2012 at 3:58 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I like your #2! Hahaha… So true
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Sue
July 13, 2012 at 11:32 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I like being an adult.
And I liked being a child, too.
A time for every season, right?
=)
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Dominique
July 14, 2012 at 6:07 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Sue,
Yes.. there is a time for every season and I’m enjoying all of them.
Jenny Matlock
July 26, 2012 at 8:02 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
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!
A+
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