"If growing up means it would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree, I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up! Not me!" — J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan)
Gerontophobia, is the scientific word for a "fear of growing up." To some people it is the biggest challenge in their life they can't over come. Being grown up comes with responsibilities. Having a job, taking care of a house, paying taxes, you can't rely on your parents to be with you every step of the way and to some people- that's scary!
Hypengyophobia, is the fear of responsibility. Even though Peter Pan flew to Never Never Land so he would stay a child forever, he still had responsibility to take care of the Lost Boys, to save Wendy, to fight Captain Hook and protect the treasure. No matter where or how old you are, you are still faced with responsibility.
In the 2004 film, 13 Going on 30, the main character Jenna wishes she could be "thirty, flirty and thriving." The thirteen year old is thrown into her future life as a thirty year old and discovers the ups and the downs of being an adult. She realizes that there is no rush in growing up, you only get once chance, so do it right.
I found this really interesting! Your writing is really fluid and easy to read. Sometimes I say "Uuggh i just want to grow up!"...its always nice to be reminded to slow down and do the growing up thing right. :)
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