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What does it mean?
The speaker viewed childhood as a waiting period for the chance to reject it completely.
In plain terms
He waited to be free from his childhood.
What can you take from it?
Childhood can feel like a burden to outgrow.

Where it applies

  • personal development
  • coming of age
  • family conflict

Putting it to work

  • reflect on past burdens
  • plan for independence

Questions to consider

  • Do you resent your past?
  • What are you waiting for?

Another view

Many people cherish their childhood memories instead of rejecting them.

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