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Growing up

March 4, 2013
By Duggan95 BRONZE, Grove, Oklahoma
Duggan95 BRONZE, Grove, Oklahoma
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Like everything in life growing up is a process. It doesn't occur all in one day. It takes time. It is different for every person. Growing up doesn't just mean getting older. It isn't only physical, but also mental. There isn't one exact definition of growing up. Right now for me growing up is deciding what to do after high school. My parents are asking me "what Do you want to do?" Where do you want to go?", right now I don't have exact answers. I can tell them what I think I want to do and where I think I want to go. I have to decide things like, where I want to live.

This is a part of growing up. I have to move out on my own and make my own decisions. Right now I am scared because I don't know the answers to these questions, but being scared is another part of growing up. It might be hard, but eventually, everyone has to.

No one ever said growing up was easy. It takes patience, time, and hard work. Growing up is something I have to do for myself. I have to learn how to be self-sufficient. I have to be able to leave home and make it on my own. My parents will help me, but eventually, I have to stop depending on the people around me and do it myself. Growing up is a process that I have just begun.



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on Nov. 16 2013 at 8:56 pm
Deej6595 BRONZE, Billerica, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

Good job. I am glad that you realized that everybody struggles with growing up. I think that you will do fine. Remember that it is not the end of the world and everything happens for a reason.

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on Mar. 14 2013 at 7:05 pm
pensive, Fcgbhjk, Maryland
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I like this concept, but I think it would be better with more details. What does growing up mean to other people? What kinds of decisions are you going to make? etc

on Mar. 14 2013 at 11:02 am
Amy64091 BRONZE, Rochester, Minnesota
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 love it!