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What does it mean?
A witty remark treating growing up as a disagreeable habit children might avoid.
In plain terms
I hope you don't grow up before we meet again.
What can you take from it?
Treat maturity as a joke to preserve childhood.

Where it applies

  • farewell
  • playfulness

Putting it to work

  • maintain playfulness
  • lighten goodbyes

Questions to consider

  • Can childhood be preserved?
  • Is growing up always bad?

Another view

Growing up is inevitable and not really a choice.

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