Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Men often retain childish behaviors and attitudes even as they age.
- In plain terms
- Adult men can act like immature boys.
- What can you take from it?
- Maturity does not always increase with age.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do we ever truly outgrow childhood?
- How do you spot maturity?
Another view
Many adults do grow and mature significantly.
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